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She imagined a movement where all girls could come together and embrace their unique strengths and passions—and as Girl Scouts has done since, she made that dream a reality. And though Daisy might not recognize the Digital Photography or Cybersecurity badges that Girl Scouts earn today, she strongly believed that everything Girl Scouts do should unlock their full potential and raise their confidence— a powerful legacy that still feels relevant to all Girl Scouts , past and present.
Girl Scouts today still share plenty of similarities with the very first Girl Scout troop in they connect with their communities, get outdoors, challenge themselves, and find ways to make the world a better place. Born Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon on October 31, , in Savannah, Georgia, Daisy was known for her sense of humor, compassion, and concern for others. Troop Leader Spotlight: Glenna Hudson. Reading and Resources on Antiracism.
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Low was forced to contest the will, eventually negotiating a settlement that provided her with an annual income and the Savannah Lafayette Ward estate. After the loss of her husband and much of her financial stability, Low began traveling the world, sailing to France, Italy, Egypt and India. Originally determined not to like Powell she believed he had received unduly large credit for the success of the Second Boer War and the Siege of Mafeking , Low was instead instantly charmed by his manner.
Baden-Powell had founded the Boy Scouts with the intention of training young boys for defense and preparedness in case of military invasion. Baden-Powell emphasized that the training should be fun, an idea that Low deeply appreciated. The two shared a love of art and travel, as well as similar family backgrounds.
They became instant friends and started sharing ideas for the formation of a scouting troop for girls. These were girls who had appeared in their brothers' Boy Scout troops, dressed in piecemeal uniforms and eager to learn the same skills the boys were learning. Agnes was overwhelmed by the increasing number of girls showing an interest in becoming a Girl Guide, and both the Baden-Powells and Low agreed that these girls should have their own groups.
Low started several troops in Scotland and London, for girls of varying income brackets. The effect on the girls' self-esteem was so striking that Low decided she had to take the program to the United States, starting with her hometown of Savannah. The first of the 18 girls to register was Margaret "Daisy Doots" Gordon, her niece and namesake. Renamed the Girl Scouts in , Low used her own money, and the resources of friends and family, to push the organization to new heights.
While membership has dropped from a peak of 3. Following years of ill health, Low discovered she had breast cancer in She kept the diagnosis a secret, instead continuing to work toward making the Girl Scouts into an internationally renowned organization.
Low died from the final stages of cancer on January 17, , and was buried in her Girl Scout uniform in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah.
Juliette organized several Girl Guides troops in both England and Scotland. Since she could not do all the work herself, she had to ask other women to help her. Sometimes the women were reluctant to give their time due to family responsibilities. However, Juliette was a very determined woman. When the women refused, she would pretend that she didn't understand what they said. As a result, the women helped her in spite of being busy. Juliette always persevered until she motivated others to help her with her goals.
One encounter that required her persistence happened while she was in Scotland. She was walking along a road one day when she came to a stream. The only way across the stream was by a foot log, and Juliette was afraid to cross it alone. She was wondering what to do when she saw a peddler coming down the road.
She told the peddler to go across the bridge first, and she would follow with her hand on his shoulder. Although the peddler started to protest, her stubborn insistence again paid off. He reluctantly led her across the foot bridge. Once they were safely on the other side, the peddler explained to her that he was blind! When Juliette came back to America for a visit, she started the first Girl Guides troop in the country in her home town, Savannah.
By the time she went back to England six months later, there were six Girl Guide troops in Savannah. At that time, the girls each made their own uniforms. In , the Girl Guides changed its name to the Girl Scouts. Juliette Low came back to Savannah that same year. She decided that there should be Girl Scout troops all over the United States, so she worked toward that goal.
Juliette died in Savannah on January 17, Thanks to her, there are now Girl Scouts all over the world. Juliette's home in Savannah is a national Girl Scout center.
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