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Girl Scouts of America\"Girl<\/h1>\n

A Tribute to their History<\/em><\/h2>\n

Chances are you know someone who is or was in the Girl Scouts. Ten out of seventeen women in the United States are former Girl Scouts. But what do you know about the history of this All-American phenomenon? Read on to learn about the early Girl Scouts.<\/p>\n

Founder of the Girl Scouts<\/h2>\n

Founded in 1912, the Girl Scouts was created out of one woman\u2019s desire to see girls and young ladies develop themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Founder Juliette \u201cDaisy\u201d Gordon Low was a phenomenal woman with a flair for travel and adventure. After participating in the Girl Guide in Scotland in 1911, she brought her passion of the outdoors into the homes of southern girls in Savannah, Georgia.<\/p>\n

She was quoted as saying, \u201cI\u2019ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all America, and all the world, and we\u2019re going to start it tonight.\u201d \u2013 She literally did start the Girl Scouts that very same evening!<\/p>\n

What began with only 18 girls quickly developed into one of the strongest and most impactful groups in America. Today, the Girl Scouts of America has over 2.8 million members (including both girls and adults) spanning over 92 countries.<\/p>\n

Early Girl Scout Traditions<\/h2>\n

Girl Scouts were originally taught hands-on skills in food conservation, outdoor hiking and activities, and nursing and providing care.\u00a0They were also taught social skills and how to develop their natural leadership abilities to help make the world around them a better and more meaningful place.<\/p>\n

During the Great Depression, the Girl Scouts would help gather supplies such as quilts, clothing, toys, and food to help those who were struggling within their community. The Girl Scouts were also early advocates of civil rights.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a great video from the early days of the Girl Scouts. In this black and white video, you can see the sense of excitement on these girls faces as they join up with their peers in marching down the street in neat, uniform lines and tackle some great outdoor activities like camping, semaphore practice, and how to swim.<\/p>\n

If you didn\u2019t think that girls in the 1915\u2019s were rough and tough or that they were sheltered and secluded from the outside world, you have to see this video. It\u2019s incredible how many skills they have that today\u2019s modern girl doesn\u2019t even know about (do you<\/em> know what a semaphore is?).<\/p>\n

Created to inspire girls to join the national movement, this video is dubbed \u201cThe Golden Eaglet\u201d and is the story of the Girl Scouts:<\/p>\n