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In 1911, the four-leaf clover emblem was created as the official
4-H emblem to replace the previously used three-leaf clover. The four-leaf
clover emblem was patented in 1924.
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In 1914, the passage of the Smith-Lever Act by Congress established
the Cooperative Extension Service System. 4-H is the youth program
of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.
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The Cooperative Extension Service represents a partnership between
federal, state and local levels of government.
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The first National 4-H Congress was held in 1922.
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By 1924, 4-H became recognized universally as the name of youth
club work in the United States.
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National 4-H Conference began in 1927 to recognize 4-H'ers from
each state who had shown outstanding ability and fitness for leadership.
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Gallaher-Iba Arena on the campus of Oklahoma State University was
once know as the 4-H and Student Activities Building. The dedication,
on June 1, 1939, was carried live on radio station KVOO in Tulsa.
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In 1952, a U.S. postage stamp was issued to commemorate the 50th
Anniversary of the 4-H club movement.
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower assisted with the dedication ceremonies
for the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland in 1959.
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During the 1970's the words "Our World" were added to the 4-H Pledge.
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President Richard Nixon helped 4-H celebrate its 50th National 4-H
Congress in Chicago in 1971.
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The Oklahoma 4-H Key Club recognizes the accomplishments of top
4-H members across the state who are at least 15 years old and possess
leadership, loyalty and a sense of responsibility to the total 4-H
program.
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In 2002, the 4-H movement celebrates its
centennial as America’s premier youth development organization.
