Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts Welcome Smokey Bear
6/30/1950
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Original caption states: "Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts welcome Smokey Bear at his dedication ceremony at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The banner reads, 'Welcome, Smokey!' Spicer Conant, 8, who accepted Smokey on behalf of the children of Washington, D.C. stands in the center wearing a striped shirt. Behind him, left, is Lyle Watts, U.S. Forest Service Chief. Behind him, right, is U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico."
This primary source comes from the Collection HST-PHC: Photograph Collection.
National Archives Identifier: 348549192
Full Citation: 2009-3084; Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts Welcome Smokey Bear to the National Zoo; 6/30/1950; Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Personal Life of Harry S. Truman, 1957–2023; Collection HST-PHC: Photograph Collection; Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, MO. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/scouts-welcome-smokey-bear-national-zoo, April 17, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.