08 February - The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was officially incorporated in 1910

 

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was officially incorporated on 08 February 1910. The organization was founded to provide a program that would teach young boys various skills, values, and principles, with an emphasis on outdoor activities, character development, and community service.

The idea for the Boy Scouts of America was inspired by the scouting movement started by Sir Robert Baden-Powell in England. American businessman and newspaper publisher William D. Boyce played a crucial role in bringing Scouting to the United States. Boyce was lost in the foggy streets of London when a Scout assisted him, refusing a tip and explaining that he was just doing his duty as a Boy Scout. Impressed by this encounter, Boyce met with Baden-Powell and other leaders of the scouting movement, and upon his return to the United States, he founded the Boy Scouts of America.

The BSA has since become one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with millions of boys and young men participating in its programs over the years. The organization aims to instill values such as leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness while fostering a sense of duty to others and the community.