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1915--Presidential Award
Presentations--1915
The White House
February 11, 1915
| Heroism Award 6 Eagle Scouts |
1915--Presidential
Award Presentations--1915 The White House February 11, 1915 |
Heroism Award 6 Eagle Scouts |
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| Bronze Heroism Award |
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![]() Howard A. Gatley Heroism Medal Troop 21 Takoma Park, MD Age: 15 Click Here For More Details |
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| Eagle Scout | Eagle Scout | Eagle Scout |
![]() Edward S. Pardoe Eagle Scout Troop 51 Washington, DC Age: 15 Click Here For More Details |
![]() Samuel W. Hardy Eagle Scout Troop 5 Washington, DC Age: 15 Click Here For More Details |
![]() Edward S. Sheiry Eagle Scout Troop 37 Washington, DC Age: 14 Click Here For More Details |
| Eagle Scout | Eagle Scout | Eagle Scout |
![]() W. Clinton Allard Eagle Scout Troop 21 Takoma Park, MD Age: 16 Click Here For More Details |
![]() Francis W. Watson Eagle Scout Troop 5 Washington, DC Age: 15 Click Here For More Details |
![]() Lawrence T. Prentice Eagle Scout Troop 4 Washington, DC Age: 16 Click Here For More Details |
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| White House Files File 182-BSA |
1915--Presidential
Award Presentations--1915 The White House February 11, 1915 |
White House Files File 182-BSA |
| # | DAY | DATE | FROM | CITY | ST | ORG | TO | ITEM | DETAILS | VIEW |
| 1 | Tues | Jan 12 | Staff | Washington | DC | WH | The President | Memo | Re Livingston's Req For Mtg | Click |
| 2 | Wed | Jan 13 | Colin Livingston-Pres | Washington | DC | BSA | T Brahany-ASec Pres | Letter | To Confirm Meeting Feb 11 | Click |
| 3 | Thurs | Jan 14 | Colin Livingston-Pres | Washington | DC | BSA | J Tumulty-Sec Pres | Letter | Thanks For Ltr Confirming Mtg | Click |
| 4 | Sat | Feb 6 | Colin Livingston-Pres | Washington | DC | BSA | The President | Letter | RE: A Few Words-Meet Boys | Click |
| 5 | ?? | ?? | The President | Washington | DC | WH | Staff-Tumulty?? | Note | Not Expected..But Will Do | Click |
| 6 | Mon | Feb 8 | Colin Livingston-Pres | Washington | DC | BSA | J E West-CSE | Telegram | Pres Will Address-Give Medals | Click |
| 7 | Tues | Feb 9 | J. E. West-CSE | New York | NY | BSA | E.S. Martin-SE | Letter | Tele-Your Authority To Set Up | Click |
| 8 | Wed | Feb 10 | Arthur Moses-Pres | Washington | DC | DC-BSA | R Foster-Exe Clerk | Letter | Will Pres Visit Rally Thurs Eve | Click |
| 9 | Wed | Feb 10 | J. E. West-CSE | New York | NY | BSA | R Foster-Exe Clerk | Letter | Report & Article For President | Click |
| 10 | Wed | Feb 10 | J. E. West-CSE | New York | NY | BSA | R Foster-Exe Clerk | Letter-E | Oops-Here Is Report & Article | Click |
| 11 | Wed | Feb 10 | E. S. Martin-SE | Washington | DC | DC-BSA | T Brahany-ASec Pres | Letter | Info On Medals For Pres | Click |
| 12 | Thurs | Feb 11 | E. S. Martin-SE | Washington | DC | DC-BSA | R Foster-Exe Clerk | Letter | RE Medals-Lists Boys | Click |
| 13 | Thurs | Feb 11 | E. S. Martin-SE | Washington | DC | DC-BSA | R Foster-Exe Clerk | Letter | RE: BP Letter & Russels Clip | Click |
| 14 | Thurs | Feb 11 | J. E. West-CSE | Washington | DC | BSA | J Tumulty-Sec Pres | Letter-E | Address of Pres Enc-Advise | Click |
| 15 | Mon | Feb 15 | J. E. West-CSE | New York | NY | BSA | R Foster-Exe Clerk | Letter | Thx For Ltr-Pres Said Rt Thing | Click |
| 16 | Thurs | April 8 | J. E. West-CSE | New York | NY | BSA | The President | Letter | Thanks For Words At Meeting | Click |
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| White House Appointment Book Usher's Log |
1915--Presidential
Award Presentations--1915 The White House February 11, 1915 |
White House Appointment Book Usher's Log |
| # | DAY | DATE | ITEM | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION | TIME | ATTN | VIEW |
| 1 | Thurs | Feb 11 | 1915 Appointment Book | National Council & Delegates To Convention Of Boy Scouts | East Room | 2:10 PM | 90 | Click |
| 2 | Thurs | Feb 11 | 1913-1921 Ushers Log | National Council..Boy Scouts-President Presents 7 Medals | East Room | 2:10 PM | 90 | Click |
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| Washington Papers Press Coverage |
1915--Presidential
Award Presentations--1915 The White House February 11, 1915 |
Washington Papers Press Coverage |
| # | DAY | DATE | NEWSPAPER | HEADLINE | PAGE | COL | SIZE | PHOTO | VIEW |
| 1 | Wed | Feb 10 | The Evening Star | Boy Scouts Of America Plan Annual Meeting | 3 | 3 | 10" | No | Click |
| 2 | Thurs | Feb 11 | The Evening Star | President Presents Eagle Scout Badges | 2 | 6-7 | 30" | 3 | Click |
| 3 | Fri | Feb 12 | The Evening Star | Presented Medals By President Wilson | 5 | 1-2 | 10" | 1 | Click |
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| 1 | Thurs | Feb 11 | Washington Herald | President To Give Out Scout Medals | 3 | 4 | 7" | No | Click |
| 2 | Fri | Feb 12 |
Washington Herald | Boy Scouts Who Received Medals From President.. | 2 | 3-4 | 10" | 1 | Click |
| 3 | Fri | Feb 12 | Washington Herald | Dime Novel Gone, Scouts Told | 2 | 3-4 | 12" | No | Click |
| 4 | Sat | Feb 13 | Washington Herald | Every Boy A Scout, Aim Of Officials* | 7 | 3 | 6" | No | Click |
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| 5 | Fri | Feb 12 |
Washington Post | Wilson Lauds Scouts-Awards Eagle Medals To Six.. | 5 | ?? | 21" | No | Click |
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| 1 | Wed | Feb 10 | Washington Times | Every Ticket For Scout Rally Gone-7 To Become Eagle | 5 | 2 | 12" | No | Click |
| 2 | Wed | Feb 10 | Washington Times | Chamber Upposes Crosser Measure** | 5 | 1 | 12" | No | Click |
| 3 | Thurs | Feb 11 | Washington Times | Boy Scout Council Heads* | 3 | 2-3 | 15" | 3 | Click |
| 4 | Thurs | Feb 11 | Washington Times | Wilson Welcomes Council of BSA | 3 | 3 | 10" | No | Click |
| 5 | Fri | Feb 12 | Washington Times | Boy Scouts Hold Anniversary Rally** | 5 | 1 | 14" | No | Click |
| 6 | Sun | Feb 14 | Washington Times | Chamber To Test Scouts Quarterly** | 9 | 1-2 | 8" | No | Click |
| 7 | Sun | Feb 14 | Washington Times | Takoma Boy Scouts Are Honored By Awards | 9 | 2 | 3" | No | Click |
| 8 | Sun | Feb 14 | Washington Times | Boy Scouts Enjoy Anniversary Week | 9 | 3-4 | 8" | No | Click |
| * Related Story-No Metion of Medal Winners | Click on Hyperlink For More Details | **Related Story-Mentions Francis W. Watson |
| Magazine Coverage |
1915--Presidential
Award Presentations--1915 The White House February 11, 1915 |
Magazine Coverage |
| # | DATE | MAGAZINE | HEADLINE | PAGE | COL | SIZE | PHOTO | VIEW |
| 1 | March 1915 | Boys' Life | Get Badges From President | 15 | 3 | 3" | No | Click |
| 2 | March 1915 | Boys' Life | President Wilson To The Boy Scouts | 19 | 1-3 | 12" | No | Click |
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| 3 | April 1915 | Boys' Life | Jackson
Mill Dam..Scout Howard Gatley..Drowning Boy Secured |
22 | 1 | 5" | No | Click |
| 4 | April 1915 | Boys' Life | Scouts Whom President Wilson Honored At The White House | 22 | 2 | 8" | 1 | Click |
| 5 | April 1915 | Boys' Life | Honored By President Wilson | 22 | 3 | 3" | No | Click |
| 6 | April 1915 | Boys' Life | Distinguished Scouts-Eagle Scouts-6 Washington Scouts | 26 | 2 | 3" | No | Click |
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