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Ellen writes first textbook
First FACS textbook recognized by the department of education -
born
Ellen S. Richards in born -
Smith-Hughes act
FACS established as vocational education -
Home economics is born
29 home economics leaders met in Chicago to create one national student organization -
Future homemakers of America is founded
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membership peaked
Future Homemakers of America's membership peaked at 607,175 -
national headquarters is built
The National Board of Directors approved the purchase of land on which the build the national headquarters and leadership center in Reston, VA -
STAR events are intoduced
STAR events are versions of chapter activities -
regional meetings across united states
National FCCLA began hosting a series of regional cluster meetings across the United States. -
lifesmarts knowledge bowl is introduced
a new competitive event -
FCCLA is 70 years strong