This week on Lady History: Learn about the history of the Girl Scouts—from fearless founder Juliette Gordon Low to stellar scout Gloria Randle Scott, the first African-American to be elected as president of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Take a deep dive into the history of girl scouts teaching young women life skills and serving their communities from the time of the Great Depression to today. Plus- a yummy look at the history of the “Girl Scout Cookie.”

Logo by: Alexia Ibarra

Editing by: Lexi Simms

Music by: Alana Stolnitz

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