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The Smith-Hughes Act establishes vocational Agriculture courses. This Act has improved the quality of life not just for American's rural and farm families. But also for everyone across the globe who is fed and clothed by the American Farmer.

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National FFA organization and convention

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The National Future Farmers of America was organized in Kansas City, Missouri. The first National FFA Convention is held in Kansas City, Missouri, 33 delegates from 18 states are in attendance. Leslie Applegate from New Jersey is elected first national FFA president.

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National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors. Carlton Patton from Arkansas is named the first Star Farmer of America. This is one of the first awards created by FFA.

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The official FFA Creed was adopted. Written by E.M. Tiffany.

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The official FFA jacket is adopted. it is a blue corduroy jacket. A group of FFA officers and members a pilgrimage to Washington D.C. where they were greeted on the White House lawn by FDR.

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In World War II, thousands of FFA members served in the armed services. During, the war, national FFA conventions were streamlined events where only delegates and award winners attended. just 217 people were in attendance.

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A bill was passed by the 81st Congress of the United States that granted FFA a federal charter. It also specified that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor. In August, President Harry S. Truman signed the bill and became a Public Law

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First issue of The National Future Farmer magazine published.

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NFA merges with FFA. increasing FFA membership by more than 50,000 members. Delegates vote to increase FFA membership dues from 10 cents to 50 cents. Allowed all members to receive the official FFA magazine.

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Nixon speaks at the National FFA Convention. Nixon is elected president later in the year.

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FFA opens membership to females. Making it possible for women to hold office and participate in competitive events at regional and national levels. Ken Dunagan from Arizona is named the first American Star in Agribusiness.

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The National FFA Alumni Association is established

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The National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in 1 year

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The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons

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Corey Flournoy from Illinois is the first African-American to be elected national FFA president. He is the first urban student leader.

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The National FFA Center in Indianapolis is dedicated on July 20. Jose Santiago from Puerto Rico is elected national FFA vice president. He is the first member from Puerto Rico to serve as a national FFA officer.

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Javier Moreno from Puerto Rico, is elected national president. Becoming the first person with a native language other than English and the first Puerto Rican elected to office.

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Dr. Larry Case retires after 26 years as national FFA advisor. FFA also celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of NFA

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Sherene Donaldson is named first female national FFA executive secretary

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Pike Road High School started its Future Farmers of American chapter