United States Boy Scout Uniforms: The Fifth National Jamboree (1957)


Figure 1.--Here three brothers are anticipating the 1957 National Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The press caption read, "Twin Scouts Peter and James, 12, and older brother Jeffrey Cowan (center), 13, all members of Troop 14, look over a map of the giant camp site of the Natioal Boy Scout Jamboree which they will attend this summer at historic Valley Forge, Pa., Juky 12-18. These Scouts are among over a hundred San Francisco Scouts and Explorers who will jpin 50,000 other Scouts from all over the U.S. to form a city under canvas on the site where George Washoington stationed his troops during the Revolutionary War in 17777. The young Cowans are sins of Dr. and Mrs. John F. Cowan, 3409 Jackson St." The photograph was taken May 29, 1957.

The BSA held the Fourth National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1957. Valley Forge was the location of the Continental Army's winter quaters during 1777-78. This was the second winter of the War and their commander, General Washington, had difficulty obtaining adequate supplies, but it was here that the Continental Army that fought toe-to-toe with the British was forged. The location provided opportunities for the Scout not only to visit Valley Forge itself, but many other interesting historical sites, especially the ones in Philadelphia. The official neckerchief issued the boys was red, white, and blue with a Jamboree seal at the back. There was also a round pocket patch issued. There was also a World Jambore Held in 1957 because it was the 50th anniversary of Lord Baden-Powell founding the Scouting movement. A newsletter was printed, Jamboree Journal on each day of the Jamboree.







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