Hungary, 1925: the first stamp in the world to picture a scout |
B-P and Olave are welcomed in the whole world to promote Scouting |
1929: B-P, unanimously voted World Chief Scout, is knighted by the King and received the title of Baron
Baden-Powell of Gilwell |
In 1936 Girl Guides are more than 1 million in the world.
In 1959 Scouts are more than 5 million in 50 countries |
1941: B-P died at 83 years old, honoured
with 28 foreign decorations. On his grave, facing Mount Kenya, one
single inscription: Robert Baden-Powell, World Chief Scout |
1969: The astronauts Aldrin and Armstrong, two former
scouts, were the first men to walk on the Moon.
Today, Scouts and Guides are 28 million in 155 countries. |