Events tagged with "outdoor skills"

Historical Events tagged with "outdoor skills"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Boy Scouts of America Receives Federal Charter

June 15th, 1916 108 years ago

Woodrow Wilson signed a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America, granting them a federal charter, making it the only American youth organization recognized in this manner. This initiative aimed to formalize the organization's values and commitments towards youth development and community service. The charter was part of a broader movement in the early 20th century advocating for organized youth activities that emphasized citizenship, duty, and moral character.