

James E. West was the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a children's rights advocate and lawyer who worked for the Washington Playground Association and the YMCA, a leader in the establishment of the National Council, B.S.A. - a leader in the establishment of the Scout Oath, Law, badges, and fundamental policies.






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