Scouting, Volume 52, Number 8, October 1964 Page: 7
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Native and national pride billowed with flags of state
and nation surrounding the American Heritage Tower
on the Avenue of Flags. Morning and evening flag
ceremonies with bands playing thrilled crowds.
Pennsylvania's historic Valley Forge State
Park saw 53,124 Boy Scouts, Explorers, and
Scouters right up to their red-white-and-blue
neckerchiefs in the multifarious doings of the Sixth
National Jamboree held July 17-23. They streamed
in from all the states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin
Islands, and 42 foreign lands from Iran to Taiwan
and New Zealand to Finland.
They came prepared—to camp, to make new
friends, to absorb the rich heritage of the past and
the equally rich atmosphere of the intriguing here
and now. They hiked innumerable miles under sultry
skies to national shrines, competition fields, instruc-
tion areas, or just to get a cold drink.
They cooked three squares daily, then for fun
cooked hush puppies, clams, shrimp, alligator tails,
turkeys, and date cake, among other exotic regional
delights. They hootenannied themselves and were
spectaculared by stars. They worshipped with those
of their many varied faiths, but all joined as one in
pledging themselves to the ideals of the Scout Oath.
Months it'll be before they realize all they've taken
in in this once-in-a-boyhood experience. But the un-
derlying theme—our American heritage—indelibly
impressed by monument and pageantry alike—will
last many a Scout a dedicated lifetime.
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Guest of honor at troop World Friendship campfires, Lady
Baden-Powell enthusiastically related our founder's ideas.
Scouts of 42 other lands told of Scouting at home and
proved that a Scout is a brother to every other Scout.
Statues give body and name to fame. With the restored
fortifications and camp at Valley Forge, they helped
Scouts who hiked the historic trails to visualize the
people and drama of this turning point of the Revolution.
Peak of the final arena show: President Johnson's speech
challenging us with "You will remember these days of
Scouting as only the beginning of a lifetime of useful
service to America." He received a jamboree neckerchief
and then the Silver Buffalo Award "for distinguished serv-
ice to boyhood."
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