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  • Bush Salutes Boy Scout Values, Support of U.S. Military

    08/01/2005 7:39:48 PM PDT · by SandRat · 6 replies · 530+ views
    American Forces Press Service ^ | Aug 1, 2005 | Gerry Gilmore
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2005 – President Bush praised Boy Scout values of patriotism, integrity and citizenship July 31 at the organization's 16th National Jamboree held at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. The 30,000-plus scouts attending the jamboree from around the world "are carrying on a tradition that dates back almost seven decades," Bush observed, noting that President Franklin Roosevelt came to the first jamboree in 1937. Over the years, millions of Americans have recited the Scout oath, which begins, "On my honor, I'll do my best," said Bush, who was a Cub Scout during his youth Midland, Texas. Bush said he...