In order to honour Baden-Powell's role as the founder of Scouting, it was suggested by James E. West, the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America that he be awarded the title of Great Indian Chief.
Dalam rangka menghormati peran dari Baden-Powell sebagai pendiri Kepanduan, James E. West, Pimpinan Eksekutif Kepanduan Amerika Serikat menyarankan bahwa dia akan dianugerahi gelar Great Indian Chief.