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1940 - 1949: Scouts Serve Their Country
1940 - 1949: Scouts Serve Their Country
In 1941, Scouts pitch in to help with the war effort through activities like collecting aluminum foil and wastepaper, and distributing air raid posters.
In 1942, Scouts help collect 30 million pounds of rubber in two weeks for the war effort!
By 1945, the Boy Scouts war service included 69 official requests from the government.
Basic training for all Scout unit leaders is emphasized.