It was fun (and an honor) to get to speak at the 1ooth Anniversary Celebration of the Agricultural Education Program at Clemson University this weekend. Dr. Parr from Murray State University played the role of Senator Hoke Smith and I was Representative Dudley Hughes (both from Georgia) and we were traveling by train from Atlanta to Washington, DC (circa 1917) with a quick stop in Calhoun, SC (which is now Clemson). On our train trip we discussed why the Smith-Hughes Act was needed, reviewed the provisions of our proposed legislation, and speculated what the future would be like if this legislation was not passed. The 200+ people in the audience got to eavesdrop on our conversation. Pictured below are photos of the real Smith and Hughes.
