# data[].attributes.body
Since the advancements in agricultural education since the Smith- Hughes Act bettered the standard or life for everyone across the globe is fed and clothed by the American farmers. In 2017 the centennial celebration of the Smith-Hughes was the first step for America to change education. They also provided aid to the states for the motive of promoting precollegiate vocational education. It was a legislation for Senator Harold Hughes, a recovering alcoholic who promoted the cause of alcoholism research. He also authorized a comprehensive Federal program to address prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse.

# data[].attributes.body
Virginia Tech Educators Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill arranged the Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes. The FFV served as the representation of the Future Farmers of America.

# data[].attributes.headline
1926 - The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles for a National Livestock Judging Contest.

# data[].attributes.subject
1926 - The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles for a National Livestock Judging Contest.

# data[].attributes.body
The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students gather for a National Livestock Judging Contest at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City, MO.

# data[].attributes.headline
1927 - H.O. Sargent and G.W. Owens write the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia.

# data[].attributes.subject
1927 - H.O. Sargent and G.W. Owens write the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia.

# data[].attributes.body
H.O. Sargent was a federal agent for agriculture education for African-Americans at the U.S. office of Education. G.W. Owens wrote the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia, an Organization for African-American agriculture students. The Organization also holds its first state rally that same year.

# data[].attributes.headline
1928 - Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, Mo.

# data[].attributes.subject
1928 - Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, Mo.

# data[].attributes.body
The Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, MO. The very first National FFA Convention was held in Kansas City, MO. 33 delegates from 18 states were attending. Leslie Applegate from New Jersey was elected as the first National FFA president.

# data[].attributes.headline
1929 - National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors.

# data[].attributes.subject
1929 - National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors.

# data[].attributes.body
The National Blue and Corn Gold colors were picked as the first FFA colors. They both have important meanings to why they were chosen also. The National Blue represented and payed tribute to the Nation's Flag. The Corn Gold gives a respectful touch to agriculture symbolized the golden fields of corn.

# data[].attributes.headline
1930 - Official FFA Creed Official FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, adopted.

# data[].attributes.subject
1930 - Official FFA Creed Official FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, adopted.

# data[].attributes.body
Adoption of the official FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany. The first national public speaking competition was held. Edward Drace of Missouri is the winner. Dark blue shirt, blue or white slacks, blue cap, and yellow tie were the first official dress uniforms authorized. Boys were the only ones allowed to join, according to the delegates. The Official FFA Manual was printed for the first time.

# data[].attributes.headline
1933 - Blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress.

# data[].attributes.subject
1933 - Blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress.

# data[].attributes.body
Official Dress is a blue corduroy jacket. FFA officials and members conducted a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they were met by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the White House lawn.

# data[].attributes.headline
1935 - New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala.

# data[].attributes.subject
1935 - New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala.

# data[].attributes.body
In Tuskegee, Alabama, the New Farmers of America was founded. The number of active FFA members has surpassed 100,000. Visit the New Farmers of America Records webpage in the IUPUI library's Philanthropy Archives to discover more about NFA. A digital archive of the NFA is also available. The North Carolina FFA Association also has a sizable collection of NFA memorabilia dating back to the 1920s.

# data[].attributes.headline
1937 - National FFA Camp and Leadership Training School

# data[].attributes.subject
1937 - National FFA Camp and Leadership Training School

# data[].attributes.body
Action was adopted during the national convention to build a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington, D.C.

# data[].attributes.headline
1939 - First FFA-owned National Headquarters

# data[].attributes.subject
1939 - First FFA-owned National Headquarters

# data[].attributes.body
The first FFA-owned national offices was built on 28.5 acres of land outside Alexandria, Virginia, which was once part of George Washington's estate. Albert and Arthur Lacy, identical twins from Hondo, Texas, became the first and only members to share the title of Star Farmer of America. The “H.O. Sargent Trophy Award” was established to recognize H.O. Sargent's dedication to assisting NFA members in achieving achievement.

# data[].attributes.headline
1942 - FFA Members Join in The War Effort

# data[].attributes.subject
1942 - FFA Members Join in The War Effort

# data[].attributes.body
National FFA conventions were condensed gatherings where only delegates and prize recipients attended during World War II, when tens of thousands of FFA members fought in the armed forces. Only 217 persons attended the meeting in 1942.

# data[].attributes.headline
1944 - FFA Members Join in the War Effort

# data[].attributes.subject
1944 - FFA Members Join in the War Effort

# data[].attributes.body
The Future Farmers of America Foundation was established to gather funds for FFA programs and activities from business, industry, government, people, and sponsors. During World War II, 138,548 FFA members served in the military. Agricultural Mechanics receives the first National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award.

# data[].attributes.body
At the national FFA convention, the first National FFA Band performed.

# data[].attributes.headline
1948 - First FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program held at national FFA convention.

# data[].attributes.subject
1948 - First FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program held at national FFA convention.

# data[].attributes.body
At the national FFA conference, the first FFA Chorus and the National FFA Talent show were held. The National FFA Supply Service was established. A folding-cot hotel was set up in the basement of the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City to accommodate the record jump in membership from 238,269 in 1947 to 260,300 in 1948; so many members attended the 20th National FFA Convention that a folding-cot hotel was set up in the basement of the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. The first FFA Week was held during George Washington's birthday week.

# data[].attributes.body
The Young Farmers Club of Great Britain initiated the first international exchange program for FFA members.

# data[].attributes.headline
1950 - President Harry S. Truman signed the bill, and it became Public Law 81-740.

# data[].attributes.subject
1950 - President Harry S. Truman signed the bill, and it became Public Law 81-740.

# data[].attributes.body
The 81st Congress of the United States passed a measure giving FFA a government charter and naming a member of the US Department of Education as the national FFA advisor. President Harry S. Truman signed the law on Aug. 30, making it Public Law 81-740.

# data[].attributes.body
The National Future Farmer magazine publishes its first edition.

# data[].attributes.headline
1953 - The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.

# data[].attributes.subject
1953 - The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.

# data[].attributes.body
To commemorate FFA's 25th anniversary, the United States Postal Service released a commemorative stamp. The first president to speak at a national FFA convention was Dwight D. Eisenhower.

# data[].attributes.body
During the national convention, former President Harry S. Truman gave a speech.