[2] Founded in 1958 by John M. Fisher, it is currently led by Henry A. Fischer from offices at 1250 24th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C.[3] The organization professes to have run a wide range of educational programs to address challenges to U.S. foreign policy, national security, economic security, and moral leadership of the United States.

In 1997, the organization merged with the American Security Council, founded in 1954 by Robert E. Wood, retired chairman of Sears Roebuck and Company.

[citation needed] Reagan said, "I am particularly pleased that you also plan to involve members of congress, key administration officials and a wide range of private institutions in the further development of a national strategy of Peace Through Strength.

[citation needed] The ASCF worked to have the United States government publish an official National Security Strategy.

[citation needed] ASCF initiated and led the bipartisan "Coalition for Peace through Strength," of which President Reagan was an active member.