Boy Scouts: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Article updated to mention that the Boy Scouts of America declared bankruptcy in 2020. Feb 18, 2020
Article revised to mention change of name to Scouts BSA and admission of girls to that program. May 03, 2018
Article updated to mention that the Boy Scouts of America announced that it would admit younger girls to its Cub Scout program starting in 2018 and introduce a program for older girls in 2019. Oct 11, 2017
Added that the Boy Scouts of America ended its ban on gay troop leaders. Jul 28, 2015
Media added. Oct 05, 2007
Added new Web site: The Official Site of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Jul 19, 2006
Added new Web site: The Official Site of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Jul 19, 2006
Article revised. Feb 01, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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