1950 - 1959: Scouting’s Phenomenal Growth

  • On the 40th Anniversary, the U.S. Post Office Department issues the first Boy Scout stamp.
  • National programs in conservation and civil defense are introduced.
  • In 1954, the Webelos den is created as a bridge for crossing over to Boy Scouts.
  • By 1955, Scouting units number 100,000 and more than one million adults are registered as Scouters.
  • In 1958, the Exploring Program for older Scouts is implemented.