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    Famous Scouts

    Since 1910, these principles have been taught in an atmosphere of recreation and fun which allows young people to develop self confidence, leadership and moral character. More and more men, trained as Scouts, are taking their places in today's world as responsible adult leaders. Men who earned badges as Scouts, sit on the Supreme Court of the United States. Others hold important offices in our government, business and industry. Most of the members of the present U.S. Congress were Scouts. Of the 214 pilots and scientists selected as astronauts since 1959, more than 125 were Scouts or have been active in Scouting, as well as most of the astronauts who have walked on the moon. The new Suns head coach, Danny Ainge, is an Eagle Scout. The long list of famous Scouts includes:

    President Gerald Ford
    Astronaut, Senator
    Eagle Scout

    J. Willard Marriott, Jr.
    President of Marriott Corporation
    Eagle Scout

    Sam M. Walton
    Chairman/CEO, Wal-Mart
    Eagle Scout

    Neil A. Armstrong,
    First person to set foot on the Moon
    Eagle Scout

    Steven Spielberg,
    Director, Producer
    Eagle Scout

    William C. Devries, M.D.; Transplanted
    First Artificial Heart
    Eagle Scout

    Barber B. Conable, Jr.
    President, World Bank
    Eagle Scout

    James D. Corder
    Chairman/CEO, The Corder Company
    Eagle Scout

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