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Agricultural education teacher educators organized the future farmers of Virginia for people of the male gender. The FFV were the one that served as the model for the Future Farmers of America.

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 Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, Mo.

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The First National FFA convection was held in Kansas City, MO. Leslie Applegate represented the state of New Jersey, and was elected the First National FFA President.

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Official FFA CreedOfficial FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, adopted. 

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This was the first National Public speaking event held. The person that won this event was Edward Drace, and he represented Missouri.

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New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala.

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New farmers of America were found in Tuskegee, AL. The active FFA membership had exceeded over 100,000 members.

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Tens of thousands of FFA were in the army during WWII. The National FFA conventions were streamlined, so only delegates and award winners could attend.

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First FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program held at national FFA convention.

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There was a lot of people that attended the 20th National Convention. The first FFA week was celebrated during the week of George Washington's birthday.

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President Harry S. Truman signed the bill, and it became Public Law 81-740.

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There was a bill that got passed by the 81st Congress of the United States. This granted the FFA a federal charter. It also specified that a US Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisior.

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The former President (also known as President Harry S. Truman) spoke during the national convection. This was the same guy that signed the bill and became public law 81-740.

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The FFA sells its one millionth FFA jacket. This shows how many people have committed to the FFA. There have got to be a lot of people in the FFA.

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New Farmers of America (NFA) merges with FFA

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The NFA merges with the FFA, which increases the FFA membership by more than 50,000 delegates vote. This will increase the FFA membership dues from 10 cents to 50 cents.

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The first FFA National Agricultural Career show is held at the National FFA convention. This was to highlight educational and career opportunities in agriculture.

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Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon speaks at the National FFA Convention. 

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The presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon spoke at the National FFA Convention. The following month, Nixon was elected U.S. president.

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The Washington Conference (now Washington Leadership Conference — WLC) begins.

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The FFA opens a membership to females. This makes it possible for females to hold office and to be able to participate in competitive events at both regional and national levels.

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The National FFA Alumni Association is established.

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The National FFA Alumni Association has been established. The Building Our American Communities program has begun.

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Fred McClure, Texas is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office.

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The FFA Official Dress standards have been created. Fred McClure, the National FFA Secretary, was the first African-American elected to a national FFA office.

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President Gerald Ford speaks at the National FFA Convention.

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President Gerald Ford spoke at the National FFA Convention. The speech was carried love on the network television.

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Jimmy Carter spoke at the National FFA convention. Carter was elected U.S. president the following year.

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Julie Smiley, Washington is elected national FFA vice president and is the first female to hold a national FFA office.

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Julie Smiley from Washington was elected national FFA vice president. She was also the first female to hold a national FFA office.

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 President Jimmy Carter speaks at the 51st National FFA Convention

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President Jimmy Carter spoke at the 51st National FFA Convention again. He was the U.S. president this time.

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Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, he becomes the first person with a native language other than English and the first Puerto Rican elected to this office.

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Javier Moreno is elected national president. He becomes the first person with a native language (other than english) as well as the first Puerto Rican elected to this office.