Clubs & Organizations

 U.S. #1145 was designed by Norman Rockwell, who had a long history of creating art for the Boy Scouts.
February 8, 1910

Founding of the Boy Scouts of America

On February 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was officially founded.

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1960 4¢ Boy Scouts of America
January 24, 1908

Boy Scouts Movement Begins

On January 24, 1908, Robert Baden-Powell published the first installment of Scouting for Boys, marking the start of the Boy Scouts.

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 U.S. #1369 was issued for the 50th anniversary of the American Legion.
November 10, 1919

First Convention of the American Legion 

On November 10, 1919, the American Legion held its first convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 U.S. #702 was issued for the American Red Cross’ 50th anniversary.
May 21, 1881

Birth of American Red Cross 

On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton established the American Red Cross.

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 U.S. #1199 – Girl Scouts 50th anniversary stamp.
March 12, 1912

Birth of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America

On March 12, 1912, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low held the first meeting of the Girl Guides, the forerunner of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

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