Daniel Carter Beard
American author and Boy Scouts founder
Born
June 21st, 1850
175 years ago
Died
June 11th, 1941
84 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An American author and illustrator, contributed significantly to the youth movement in America. Founded the Boy Scouts of America in 1910, establishing a national organization that aimed to promote outdoor skills, citizenship, and character development among young boys. Beard authored several books on nature and scouting, emphasizing education through hands-on experiences. His passion for the outdoors inspired many generations to engage with nature and develop self-reliance through various scouting activities.
Founded the Boy Scouts of America
Authored 'The Boy Scout Handbook'
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