Boy Scouts Flagpole Dedication at Montclair Scout Camp (silent,1922)
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✎ Suggest a correctionThis black-and-white film captures the Boy Scouts' flagpole dedication ceremony at Scout Camp in Montclair, Oakland, California. Spanning 36 feet, the footage features Abe P. Leach, president of the Oakland Council, addressing the gathering, followed by Horton McDonald receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout badge. The sequence concludes with a close-up of the American flag atop a 105-foot flagpole, symbolizing patriotism and honor. This film celebrates the values of dedication, achievement, and national pride within the Boy Scouts community, capturing a meaningful moment for young scouts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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