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Over 15 000 Boy Scouts Camp At Valley Forge 1950 Jam
Valley Forge Pa June 28 1950 over 15 000 Boy Scouts with leaders have set up camp at Valley Forge for the 1950 jamboree. The event runs through July 6 with honorary president Harry S Truman visiting and General Eisenhower as guest of honor on Independence Day. The 40th national council meeting occurs in Philadelphia prior to the jamboree with more than 1500 adult leaders expected.
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Valley Forge
INS
Valley Forge Park
Washington
Scouts
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America
Philadelphia
Scouting Movement