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Smith Hughes Act
Courses in vocational agricultural under the Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act were first established. -
Organize FFA
Virginia Tech Agricultural education teacher educators, Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman and Edmund C. Magill organize the Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes. The FFV serves as the model for the Future Farmers of America. -
Future Farmers of America
The Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, Missouri. -
Official Colors
Official Colots were adopted. -
FFA Creed
Official FFA Creed was adopted. -
Official Dress
Blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress -
Farmers of America
New Farmers of AMerica founded in Tuskegee, Alabama. -
Training School
During national convention, action was taken to establish a national FFa camp and leadership training school in Washington, D.C. -
FFA Band
First NAtional FFA Band performed at national FFA convention. -
Federal Charter
President Harry S. Truman granted a Federal CHarter, Public Law 740, to FFA. -
National COnvention
Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention. -
Merging
New Farmers of America merges with the Future Farmers of America. -
Opens to Girls
FFA opens membership to girls. -
Dress Standards
FFA Official Dress standards created. -
Changes the Name
Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in the industry of agriculture.
