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provides funding to
states for vocational education courses. -
is established at a meeting in Kansas City, Mo.
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National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors.
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Official FFA Creed written by E.M. Tiffany is adopted.
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Blue corduroy jacketis adopted as official dress
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New Farmers of America is founded in Tuskegee, Alabama
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A bill is passed by the 81st Congress of the United States that grants FFA a federal charter and specifies
that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor. On Aug. 30, President
Harry S. Truman signs the bill, and it becomes Public Law 81-740. -
• New Farmers of America merges with the Future Farmers of America
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• First FFA National Agricultural Career Show® is held at the national FFA convention to highlight
educational and career opportunities in agriculture. -
• Presidential candidate Richard Nixon attends the national FFA convention in Kansas City.
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FFA opens membership to girls, making it possible for them to hold office and participate in
competitive events at regional and national levels. -
Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization to better reflect the
expanded agricultural opportunities encompassing science, business and technology, in addition to
production farming. -
Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) program is launched.
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First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards are presented.
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FFA celebrates the 40th anniversary of women being admitted into FFA
