Dwight D. Eisenhower’s
Q. What did Eisenhower mean when he warned against the influence of the military-industrial complex?
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military–industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist.
Q. What president warned of the military-industrial complex?
On January 17, 1961, in this farewell address, President Dwight Eisenhower warned against the establishment of a “military-industrial complex.”
Q. Why is an alert and knowledgeable citizenry important?
We should take nothing for granted only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.
Q. What was the main point of President Eisenhower’s farewell address?
Despite his military background and being the only general to be elected president in the 20th century, he warned the nation with regard to the corrupting influence of what he describes as the “military-industrial complex”. Until the latest of our world conflicts, the United States had no armaments industry.
Q. What year did the first female win the national public speaking contest?
1979
Q. What FFA event happened in 1917?
First National FFA Convention held in Kansas City: 33 delegates from 18 states in attendance. Leslie Applegate of New Jersey selected as the first national FFA president. First sectional gathering of New Farmers of America members held. National blue and corn gold adopted as official colors.
Q. Who won the first national creed speaking contest?
The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time with 46,918 in attendance. Michael Van Winkle from Arkansas wins the first National Creed Speaking event.
Q. Who was the first star Agribusinessman of America?
(Ken Dunagan) of Arizona was named the first Star Agribusinessman of America in 1969.
Q. Who is known as the father of FFA?
1. Henry Groseclose, an agriculture teacher from Blacksburg, Virginia, organized the first Future Farmers of America and is known as the father of the FFA.
Q. Who is Trey Elizondo?
Elizondo is a former member of the Yoakum FFA Chapter and served as the 2014-2015 Area X Texas FFA Vice President. He was elected to the 2016-2017 National FFA Officer Team as Western Region Vice President at the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo.
Q. Where was the first national FFA president from?
New Jersey
Q. Who started FFA?
Henry C. Groseclose
Q. When and why was the FFA founded?
1928
Q. What is a CDE and LDE?
Career & Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDE) Overview. Twenty-five nationally recognized CDEs/LDEs and one activity cover job skills in everything from communications to mechanics. Some events allow students to compete as individuals, while others allow them to compete in teams.
Q. What does CDE and LDE mean?
LDE stands for Leadership Development Event. These events are academically minded, and put students through certain contests that should help them become better learners and better leaders. What does CDE stand for? CDE stands for Career Development Event.
Q. How can cdes help you?
A CDE can help you adjust your diabetes routine in terms of food, exercise, glucose monitoring and medication dosing to gradually achieve your goals.
Q. What does CDE stand for?
| CDE | Common Desktop Environment Governmental » Military — and more… |
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| CDE | California Department of Education Governmental » State & Local — and more… |
| CDE | Certified Diabetes Educator Medical » Physiology |
| CDE | Career Development Events Business » Occupation & Positions |
| CDE | Community Development Entity Community |
Q. Which award gives a $2000 cash award?
The National FFA Foundation
Q. What is the highest degree you can get in FFA?
The American FFA Degree is the highest honor awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experience.
Q. What is the highest degree National FFA can award to a member?
the gold standard
Q. What are the four proficiency award areas?
Agricultural Proficiency Awards
- Entrepreneurship. Supervised Agricultural Experiences related to the ownership of an agribusiness or agriculture-related enterprise.
- Placement. Supervised agricultural experiences that include non-ownership, agriculturally-related paid or unpaid employment and/or volunteer work.
- Combined.
- Agriscience Research.
Q. What are proficiency areas?
Proficiency awards are based on a member’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Proficiency Award area descriptions are not meant to define SAE, they are areas in which members exploring and/or becoming established in specific agricultural career pathways can receive recognition through the award program.
Q. How many proficiency areas are there?
51 proficiency
Q. What must exist in order for proficiency awards to be given?
At the minimum, you must have kept one full calendar year’s worth of records as an FFA member to apply for a national level proficiency award. Realistically, you are more competitive at the national level with more years of records.
