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Two Georgia Congressmen, Smith and Hughes, established agriculture courses.
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The Future Farmers of America was created in Kansas City. First Convention was held in Kansas. The first National FFA president, Leslie Applegate, was elected.
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National Blue and Corn Gold were picked as the official colors. That year the first official manual was written and the first National chapter contest was launched.
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The official FFA Creed was written by E.M Tiffany and adopted. The
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The Blue Corduroy Jacket was adopted as official dress.
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New Farmers of America was created. It was made for young African American men.
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At the National Convention the first national FFA band performance was held.
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The first national FFA chorus performance happened. Also, the first talent contest was held.
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President Harry Truman granted FFA a Federal Charter.
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New Farmers of America merges with FFA.
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Girls are now allowed to join FFA.
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Future Farmers of America gets a name change to National FFA Organization. This shows the growing diversity in the ag industry.
