Boy Scouts Will Admit Girls, Allow Them to Earn Eagle Scout Rank

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The Boy Scouts of America announced on Wednesday that starting next year, girls will be allowed to become Cub Scouts and even go on to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest honor.

The scouting board of directors voted unanimously to make the historic change in an organization that has been primarily for boys since its founding more than 100 years ago.  

The organization said in a statement so-called "Cub Scout dens” will be all girls or all boys. The Boy Scouts said the moves reflect the changing nature of American life, and seeks to serve the entire family.

Corrie O'Connor

 

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