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hiding all differences of social standing in a country and encouraging equality, with neckerchief and campaign hat or comparable headwear. Distinctive uniform insignia include the fleur-de-lis and the trefoil, as well as merit badges
and other patches.

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In 2007, Scouting and Guiding together had over 38 million members in 216 countries. International umbrella organizations include: World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), for boys-only and co-educational organizations: World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), primarily for girls-only organizations but also accepting co-educational organizations, World Federation of Independent Scouts, World Organization of Independent Scouts, Order of World Scouts, International Union of Guides and Scouts of Europe, and Confederation of European Scouts. (Full article...)

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process. The Eagle Scout rank has been earned by over 2.5 million youth.

Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges, 14 of which are mandatory for the award. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements. (Full article...)
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  • Image 1First Gilwell Wood Badge in the Netherlands, July 1923
    First Gilwell Wood Badge in the Netherlands, July 1923
  • Image 2Cub Scouts of Hong Kong at Scout Rally having fun, Nov 2005
    Cub Scouts of Hong Kong at Scout Rally having fun, Nov 2005
  • Image 3Lady Olave Baden-Powell, wife of Lord Baden-Powell and founder of Girl Guides/Scouts
    Lady Olave Baden-Powell, wife of Lord Baden-Powell and founder of Girl Guides/Scouts
  • Image 4Boy Scouts take to the streets in New York City, 1917
    Boy Scouts take to the streets in New York City, 1917
  • Image 5Yang Huimin (simplified Chinese: 杨惠敏; traditional Chinese: 楊惠敏) was a Chinese Girl Guide during the battle of Shanghai.
    battle of Shanghai
    .
  • Image 6Mafeking Cadets, one of the many inspirations of the Scouting Movement
    Mafeking Cadets, one of the many inspirations of the Scouting Movement
  • Image 7A happy Cub Scout holds a winning pine car
    A happy Cub Scout holds a winning pine car
  • Image 8Baden-Powell grave
  • Image 9B-P's footprint
  • Image 101996 World Rover Moot
    1996 World Rover Moot
  • Image 11Girl Scouts in the Central African Republic
    Girl Scouts in the Central African Republic
  • Image 12The 8th Indonesian National Rover Moot - Prambanan Temple-Yogyakarta July 8-17 2003
    The 8th Indonesian National Rover Moot - Prambanan Temple-Yogyakarta July 8-17 2003
  • Image 13American Boy Scouts at summer camp in 2002. In the front row, the first three boys have made Eagle Scout and the 4th is one requirement away.
    American Boy Scouts at summer camp in 2002. In the front row, the first three boys have made
    Eagle Scout
    and the 4th is one requirement away.
  • Image 14Commemorative stone marking the site of the first Scout encampment at Brownsea Island, England, held Aug 1-9, 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell
    Commemorative stone marking the site of the first Scout encampment at
    Robert Baden-Powell
  • Image 15Rohwer Relocation Center, McGehee, Arkansas. A 5-day Boy Scout Camp on the bank of the Mississippi River was composed of nearly a hundred boys from the Rohwer Center, a few less form the Jerome Center, together with a small troop from the nearby town of Arkansas City.
    Rohwer Relocation Center, McGehee, Arkansas. A 5-day Boy Scout Camp on the bank of the Mississippi River was composed of nearly a hundred boys from the Rohwer Center, a few less form the Jerome Center, together with a small troop from the nearby town of Arkansas City.
  • Image 16Sculpture erected in 1982 to commemorate the 1979 Jamboree at Perry Lakes Western Australia and 75 years of Scouts.
    Sculpture erected in 1982 to commemorate the 1979 Jamboree at Perry Lakes Western Australia and 75 years of Scouts.
  • Image 17A Czech Scout camp at 19th World Scout Jamboree 1999
    A Czech Scout camp at 19th World Scout Jamboree 1999
  • Image 18Polish Boy Scouts fighting in the Warsaw Uprising
    Polish Boy Scouts fighting in the Warsaw Uprising
  • Image 19The first Scout encampment, Aug 1-9, 1907, Brownsea Island
    The first Scout encampment, Aug 1-9, 1907, Brownsea Island
  • Image 20Scouting friends from around the world at the 21st World Scout Jamboree, Aug 01, 2007, England
    Scouting friends from around the world at the 21st World Scout Jamboree, Aug 01, 2007, England
  • Image 21This postage stamp was issued in 1978 to celebrate 50 years of Girl Guiding in the Faroe Isles. This year will mark their 80th anniversary.
    This postage stamp was issued in 1978 to celebrate 50 years of Girl Guiding in the
    Faroe Isles
    . This year will mark their 80th anniversary.
  • Image 22Young future U.S. President Eagle Scout Gerald Ford, Mackinac Island, Michigan, August, 1929
    Young future U.S. President , August, 1929
  • Image 23The Tooth of Time, a landmark at Philmont Scout Ranch
    The Tooth of Time, a landmark at Philmont Scout Ranch
  • Image 24Wood Badge beads and neckerchief. Wood Badge is the premier Boy Scout adult leader training course. A holder of the Wood Badge is a leader highly trained and dedicated Scout leader.
    Wood Badge beads and neckerchief. Wood Badge is the premier Boy Scout adult leader training course. A holder of the Wood Badge is a leader highly trained and dedicated Scout leader.
  • Image 25Boy Scouts of America uniform circa 1917-1918
    Boy Scouts of America uniform circa 1917-1918
  • Image 26Portuguese Girl Scouts at the 21st World Scout Jamboree, Jul 28, 2007, England
    Portuguese Girl Scouts at the 21st World Scout Jamboree, Jul 28, 2007, England
  • Image 27Scouts camping at the hallowed ground of Scouting, Gilwell Park, England in the summer of 2006
    Scouts camping at the hallowed ground of Scouting, Gilwell Park, England in the summer of 2006
  • Image 28Boy Scouts canoeing on the Blackwater River, Virginia
    Boy Scouts canoeing on the Blackwater River, Virginia
  • Image 29Scouts in Virginia, USA having fun, like Scouts from all over the world do outdoors
    Scouts in Virginia, USA having fun, like Scouts from all over the world do outdoors
  • Image 30Frederick Russell Burnham one of biggest influences on the founding of Scouting.
    Frederick Russell Burnham one of biggest influences on the founding of Scouting.
  • Image 31British Guiana Scout leaders, April 1954
    British Guiana Scout leaders, April 1954
  • Image 32Lovely sunrise at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico
    Lovely sunrise at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico
  • Image 33Sioux: Ohiyesa, (pronounced Oh hee' yay suh), February 19, 1858 - January 8, 1939) was a Native American author, physician and reformer. He was active in politics and helped found the Boy Scouts of America.
    Sioux: Ohiyesa, (pronounced Oh hee' yay suh), February 19, 1858 - January 8, 1939) was a Native American author, physician and reformer. He was active in politics and helped found the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Image 34Scout councils (Boy Scouts of America)
  • Image 35Preparing the pancakes before the arrival of the children for the evening dinner during the summer camp of the Dutch Student Rover crew Delftsche Zwervers for children in special education. Because pancakes are considered to be a feast meal for children, this is served on the last evening dinner of this camp.
  • Image 36Memorial stone on Brownsea Island commemorating the first Scout encampment, Aug 1-9, 1907, Brownsea Island
    Memorial stone on Brownsea Island commemorating the first Scout encampment, Aug 1-9, 1907, Brownsea Island

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