President Truman congratulating a Scout on becoming an Eagle Scout

Valley Forge
1950

In 1950, 1957, and 1964, the park hosted the National Jamborees of the Boy Scouts of America. 34,000 Boy Scouts attended the event. Scouts played a part in the early conservation of the park, and helped with reforestation.

Photographic paper. L 25.7, W 20.4 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 62863