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The Smith-Hughes Act provided funding for states to allow vocational education courses.
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Virginia Tech teachers met to discuss an organization for boys in agriculture classes, the Future Farmers of Virginia organization was proposed.
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Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, MO. The first convention had 33 delegates from 18 states and Leslie Applegate was the first president.
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The official National FFA Creed was adopted at the 3rd National FFA Covention, it was written by EM Tiffany.
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Members must wear appropriate skirt, pants, shirts, scarf, jacket, and ties.
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In Alexandria, VA 28.5 acres of land was purchased to be used as the National FFA camp. This land was once owned by George Washington.
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THe FFA Foundation is founded to raise money for FFA programs and activities. Money is donated frim businesses, industries, government, individuals and sponsers.
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The first FFA Band performs at the National FFA convention.
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Bill passed by the 81st Congress of the US granting FFA federal charter.
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First issue of The National Future Farmers magazine published.
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US Post Office Department issues special postage stamps to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.
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President Dwight D Eisenhower becomes the first President to speak at the National FFA convention.
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FFA National Agriculture Career Show is held at National FFA Convention to highlight education and career oppurtunities in agriculture.
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Future Farmers of America opens membership to girls.
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The National FFA Alumni Association chartered as an affiliate of NAaional FFA organization.
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FFA changes its name to National FFA Organization. The Agriscience Students Recognization program is introduced.
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The FFA creates its first official FFA Website.
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National FFA launches Seeds of Hope campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states' agriculture education and FFA program after Hurricane Katrina.
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FFA celebrates the 40th Anniversary of women being admitted into FFA.
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FFA celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of New Farmers of America.
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The National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40th anniversary, in addition to FFA celebrating Native Americans at the 84th National FFA Convention.
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Official FFA Manual for the National Organization for Students of Vocational Agriculture. Alexandria, VA: Available from National FFA Supply Service, 1973. Print
