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The National Vocational Education Act
Two Georgia Congressmen, Smith and Hughes, established agriculture courses. -
Future Farmers of America
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. -
Official Colors Were Chose
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. -
Official Creed
The official FFA Creed was written by E.M Tiffany and adopted. The
first official dress uniform was also adopted. -
Blue Corduroy
The Blue Corduroy Jacket was adopted as official dress. -
New Farmers of America
New Farmers of America was created. It was made for young African American men. -
First Band Performance
At the National Convention the first national FFA band performance was held. -
Talant and Chorus
The first national FFA chorus performance happened. Also, the first talent contest was held. -
Federal Charter
President Harry Truman granted FFA a Federal Charter. -
New Farmers of America and FFA
New Farmers of America merges with FFA. -
Momen
Girls are now allowed to join FFA. -
Name Change
Future Farmers of America gets a name change to National FFA Organization. This shows the growing diversity in the ag industry.
