List of 4-H alumni

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis raised a calf while a member.

4-H alumni have participated in many fields. One out of every seven adults in the U.S. is a former 4-H member. Participation in 4-H events and activities, the value of projects completed, and the challenges and responsibilities experienced in 4-H have contributed to the personal and leadership development of 4-H alumni. A majority of alumni feel that 4-H experiences have also significantly contributed to their success in the workforce and that the knowledge and skills gained through 4-H continue to benefit them in their adult lives. [2]

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Many[ quantify ] notable politicians, entertainers, athletes, business individuals, and educators got their first start in 4-H.

Political figures

Former President Jimmy Carter was a 4-H member. Carter 2k14.tif
Former President Jimmy Carter was a 4-H member.

Notable alumni include U.S. President Jimmy Carter, [3] and U.S. Vice Presidents Al Gore [3] [4] [5] [6] and Walter Mondale. [3] [6] [7]

Current and former U.S. Senators
Current and former U.S. Governors
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Hawai'i
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Michigan
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Mary Fallin [7]
North Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Mitch McConnell is the current U.S. Senate Minority Leader. Mitch McConnell by Gage Skidmore.jpg
Mitch McConnell is the current U.S. Senate Minority Leader.
Current and former members of Congress include

Former Puerto Rico Senator Miguel Deynes Soto. [5]

Cabinet officials
First Ladies
Native Americans

Academics

George Beadle was a pioneering geneticist who won the Nobel prize in 1958. George Wells Beadle.jpg
George Beadle was a pioneering geneticist who won the Nobel prize in 1958.

Arts and literature

Business and industry

Bill Mensch studied electronics as a 4-H member. Bill Mensch - Western Design Center (12924524534).jpg
Bill Mensch studied electronics as a 4-H member.

Entertainment and media

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Julia Roberts.

Military

General Hugh Shelton raised Hereford steers as a member. General Henry Shelton, official portrait 2.jpg
General Hugh Shelton raised Hereford steers as a member.

Music

Sciences and technology

4-H alumni include the astronauts:

Sports

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Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy in 1982.

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