Ohio Leadership Development Event (LDE) Greenhand FFA Practice Test

The correct selection is Dwight D. Eisenhower, who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. In 1953, he was in the early months of his presidency and was invited to speak at the National FFA Convention, highlighting the importance of agriculture and the future of farming in America. His presence at the event underscored the recognition of the FFA's role in developing leadership and agricultural education among youth. Eisenhower's administration was known for its focus on promoting agricultural policies that supported farmers and rural communities, making his participation particularly relevant to the audience of FFA members. Other presidents mentioned did not speak at the National Convention in that year; thus, their options would not be relevant to this particular historical event.