In 1950, boys from around the world
came to Valley Forge for the second Boy Scout Jamboree.
Today, the Jamboree is held every few years, but they got
off to a slow start.
The first Jamboree was scheduled to take place in
Washington, D. C. in 1935, but had to be cancelled because
of a polio outbreak.
It was eventually held in 1937. The next one held in
1950, due in part to World War II.
With such a long hiatus, the 1950 Jamboree was a big
deal. It was covered extensively in the Times-Herald and
the Philadelphia papers.
The papers estimated that 47,000 scouts from around
the world came, creating what the Times-Herald called “the
largest tent city in [the] nation’s history.”
Philadelphia Suburban Water Supply provided 800,000
gallons of water each day.
9" by 4" folded and 11" by 9" folded out
Very good vintage condition other than the top edge has been
crease and there is some edge damage. It's light, not bad.
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prior to purchase. Thanks for looking!
