Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
Many years ago, I was befuddled when I looked at a photo of the National FFA Convention held during 1945. The photo WAS NOT taken in the auditorium in the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. The caption on the photo said Continue reading FFA Conventions During World War II (6/21/2019)
Three weeks ago, in honor of Memorial Day, we featured former FFA members who gave their lives in service to their country. Last week we remembered former FFA members who had been involved with D-Day. This week we recognize FFA Continue reading The FFA Flyboys of World War II (6/14/2019)
Today, June 6, 2019, is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. This was the turning point in World War II. We have no record of the number of former FFA members who were involved in D-Day, but we do know numerous Continue reading D-Day and FFA Members (6/6/2019)
The Friday Footnote for last week recognized former FFA members who lost their lives in World War II. While those individuals were fighting on the war front, many FFA members were hard at work at home aiding in the war effort. In Continue reading FFA Contributions to Winning World War II (5/31/2019)
Monday is Memorial Day. This is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While FFA members have been involved in numerous armed conflicts, this Footnote will focus on the first major Continue reading In Remembrance (5/24/2019)