The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-06
BY THE PRESIDENT Of THE UNITED
STATES.
A PROCLAMATION
STATES.

Boy Scouts America have rendered notable SER
vice to the Nation during the world They have done
effective work in the Liberty Loan and War Savings
pagns in discovering and reporting upon tae black walnut
supply, in cooperating with the Red Cross other
work agencies in acting despatch bearers for the Com
mttee Public information and in other important fields
The Boy Scouts have not only their worth to
the Nation but have also materially contributed to deeper
appreciation by the American people higher conception
of patriotism and good citizenship
The Boy Scout Movement should only preserved,
but strengthened 1t deserves the support of all public
spirited citizens The available for the Boy Scout
movement have thus far suced for the organization and
training of only small proportion of the boys of the
country There approximately 100000 boys the
United States between the of twelve and twenone
Of these only 375 900 enrolled the Boy
Scouts of America
America cannot acquit herself commensurately with
her and influence in the great period facing her
and the world unless the boys of America given better
opportunities than heretofore prepare themselves for the
responsibilities of citizenship
Eevery nation depends for it's future upon the proper
training and development of its youth The American boy
must have the best training and discipline great democ
provide if America maintain her IDEALS her
standards and her influence in the world.
The plan, therefore, for Boy Scout week during which
universal appeal will be made all Americans supply
the to put the Boy Scouts of America position
to forward effectively and continuously the splendid
work they doing for the youth of America should have
the unreserved support of the Nation.
Therefore, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United
States of America do hereby that the period
beginning Sunday June 8th to Flag Day, June 14th be
the purpose of strengthening the work of the Boy Scouts
America
Earnestly recommend that, in every community, a
Citizens Committee under the leadership of National
Citizens Committee be organized cooperate carrying
out program for definite recognition of the effective
services rendered by the Boy Scouts of America; for
survey of the facts relating to the boyhood of each
munty in order that with the cooperation of churches,
schools and other organizations definitely engaged in work
for boys adequate provision may be made for extending
the Boy Scout program larger proportion of American
boyhood
The Boy Scout Movement offers unusual opportunity
for volunteer service It needs committeeman
and leaders of groups of boys hope that all who
will enlist for such personal SERVICE enroll associate
members and give all possible financial assistance this
worthy organization Of American boyhood Anything that
is done to increase the effectiveness of the Boy Scouts
America will be genuine contribution the welfare of the
Nation.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done this first day of May in the year Lord one
thousand nine hundred and nineteen and the ndepend
of the United States of America
forty-third.
(Sgned) WOODROW WILSON.
BY the President: ...
ROBERT LANSING, Secretary of State.