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Boy Scouts of America (view source)
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The '''Boy Scouts of America''' was founded on February 8, 1910 by James West. The movement began two years earlier in Britain, where Lieutenant-General [[Robert Baden-Powell|Sir Robert Baden-Powell]], a hero of the [[Boer War]]s, founded the Boy Scouts.
The '''Boy Scouts of America''' was founded on February 8, 1910 by James West. The movement began two years earlier in Britain, where Lieutenant-General [[Robert Baden-Powell|Sir Robert Baden-Powell]], a hero of the [[Boer War]]s, founded the Boy Scouts. It reflected the spirit of scientific [[efficiency]] prmoted by the [[Progressive Movement]].
Today the Scout Movement is the largest voluntary youth group in the world. Its membership exceeds 28 million, counting boys and girls. Most (95 of 155 National Scout Organizations) are now mixed at at least some ages.
Today the Scout Movement is the largest voluntary youth group in the world. Its membership exceeds 28 million, counting boys and girls. Most (95 of 155 National Scout Organizations) are now mixed at at least some ages.
[[Category: Service Organizations]]
[[Category: Service Organizations]]
[[category: United States Government Chartered Organizations]]
[[category: United States Government Chartered Organizations]]
[[Category: Progressive Era]]