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The [[Scouting]] programme became an international success following its founding by [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]] in 1907. With is continuing growth, the founder of the movement saw a need for a gathering of representatives of Scouting from all around the world. The general aim was to foster a worldwide brotherhood, and to help the young boys in the movement learn about other peoples and nations by direct interaction with them. | The [[Scouting]] programme became an international success following its founding by [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]] in 1907. With is continuing growth, the founder of the movement saw a need for a gathering of representatives of Scouting from all around the world. The general aim was to foster a worldwide brotherhood, and to help the young boys in the movement learn about other peoples and nations by direct interaction with them. | ||
However, the outbreak of the | However, the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 delayed any plans for such an event. It was not until 1920 that the first World Scout Jamboree could be realized. It was held in [[Olympia, England|the Olympia halls]] in [[Kensington]], London. 8,000 Scouts from 34 countries attended the event. | ||
[[Image:LoNScout.jpg|thumb|Cartoon in [[Punch (magazine)|Punch]], published in 1929 for the [[3rd World Scout Jamboree]]]] | [[Image:LoNScout.jpg|thumb|Cartoon in [[Punch (magazine)|Punch]], published in 1929 for the [[3rd World Scout Jamboree]]]] | ||