4-H Timeline of Events
Third Decade 1923-1932
By 1923, over 55,000 African American boys and girls were involved in 4-H clubs. Participation included achievement days, camps, rallies, state short courses and roundups.
In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge accepted honorary chairmanship of the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work – the beginning of a tradition followed by each succeeding U.S. President.
In 1924, club work had acquired the name of 4-H and the 4-H emblem was patented.
In the mid-1920s, growth of 4-H spread to Great Britain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
In 1927, State 4-H Leaders adopted the National 4-H Pledge and the 4-H Motto at the first National 4-H Club Camp.
In 1928, testimony by Maryland 4-H members and a Virginia volunteer leader impressed Congress and helped gain passage of the Capper-Ketcham Act, which increased Extension funding.
In the late 1920s, the Bureau of Indian Affairs created its own Extension Service and promoted 4-H work with Native Americans.
In 1929, the first national 4-H songbook was introduced.
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