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Why Is The American Boy Scout's Uniform So Important

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In 1927, the American Boy Scout Uniform was enhanced with the addition of the colorful Boy Scout Neckerchief. This important artifact is now regarded as an indispensable article of equipment in the Boy Scouts of America. My first Scoutmaster informed me that it was no coincidence the neckerchief had three sides. The top and left sides of the neckerchief are meant to remind the Scouts of their long-standing duty to God and country. The right side of the neckerchief is to show duty to oneself. When Scouting parents and other adult individuals see this triangular piece of cloth wrapped around a Scout’s neck, they will more often than not observe the entire uniform and perceive the Scout as: physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

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