Scouting in popular culture

Since Scouting began in 1907, it has entered into many elements of popular culture, including movies, TV and books.

As a facet of culture throughout most of the 20th century, Scouting has been portrayed in numerous films and artwork.

It is especially prevalent in the United States, where Scouting is tied closely to the ideal of American culture.

The works of painters Norman Rockwell and Joseph Csatari and the 1966 film Follow Me, Boys!

Produced by Williamson Kinematograph, it depicted Boy Scouts tracking a gang of kidnappers through the woods to rescue an abducted baby.

Smokey Bear with members of the Boy Scouts of America and the Camp Fire Girls celebrating the 50th anniversary of their founding in 1910
Beginning his life of adventure: Young Indiana Jones ( River Phoenix ) finding the "Cross of Coronado" in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade , as a Life Scout in the scene when he "discovers his life's mission", said film critic Roger Ebert [ 5 ]
Santa and Scouts in Snow (1913), one of many Boys' Life covers
Australian Scouting stamp
Dennis the Menace discussing Mr. Wilson being an Eagle Scout