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{{Infobox WorldScouting | type = event | image = Scouts-wj1920.gif | caption | Official badge | name = 1st World Scout Jamboree | location = [[Olympia, England|Olympia]], London | country = | {{Infobox WorldScouting | type = event | image = Scouts-wj1920.gif | caption | Official badge | name = 1st World Scout Jamboree | location = [[Olympia, England|Olympia]], London | country = United Kingdom | f-date = [[1920-07-30]] to [[1920-08-08]] | members = 8,000 Scouts}} | ||
The '''1st World Scout Jamboree''' was held from [[1920-07-30]] to [[1920-08-08]] and was hosted by the | The '''1st World Scout Jamboree''' was held from [[1920-07-30]] to [[1920-08-08]] and was hosted by the United Kingdom at [[Olympia, England|Kensington Olympia]] in [[London]]. 8,000 [[Scouting|Scouts]] from 34 nations attended the event, which was hosted in a glass-roofed building covering an area of 6 acres. | ||
It was at this event that [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]], the founder of Scouting, was acclaimed the [[Chief Scout (United Kingdom)|Chief Scout]] of the World. | It was at this event that [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]], the founder of Scouting, was acclaimed the [[Chief Scout (United Kingdom)|Chief Scout]] of the World. | ||
==Olympia and camping== | == Olympia and camping == | ||
[[Image:Scout-wj1920-poster.gif|thumb|left|Poster used to advertise the '''1st World Scout Jamboree''']] | [[Image:Scout-wj1920-poster.gif|thumb|left|Poster used to advertise the '''1st World Scout Jamboree''']] | ||
The Olympia arena was filled with a foot-(30 cm)-deep layer of earth, which was turfed over, enabling the Scouts to pitch tents within the glass-roofed hall. | The Olympia arena was filled with a foot-(30 cm)-deep layer of earth, which was turfed over, enabling the Scouts to pitch tents within the glass-roofed hall. | ||
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Olympia hosted numerous exhibitions, pageants and contests during the Jamboree event. | Olympia hosted numerous exhibitions, pageants and contests during the Jamboree event. | ||
==Chief Scout of the World== | == Chief Scout of the World == | ||
In order to honour Baden-Powell's role as the founder of Scouting, it was suggested by [[James E. West (Scouting)|James E. West]], the [[Chief Scout Executive]] of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] that he be awarded the title of Great Indian Chief. <ref>http://www.pinetreeweb.com/1920-jamboree.htm</ref> | In order to honour Baden-Powell's role as the founder of Scouting, it was suggested by [[James E. West (Scouting)|James E. West]], the [[Chief Scout Executive]] of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] that he be awarded the title of Great Indian Chief. <ref>http://www.pinetreeweb.com/1920-jamboree.htm</ref> | ||
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No other Scouter has held the title since Baden-Powell, as it cannot be conferred by any national sovereign or premiere. | No other Scouter has held the title since Baden-Powell, as it cannot be conferred by any national sovereign or premiere. | ||
==Closing speech== | == Closing speech == | ||
[[Image:World Scout Jamboree - Punch cartoon - Project Gutenberg eText 16628.png|thumb|'''The League of Youth'''<br/>''War-weary World (at the Jamboree)''. "I was nearly losing hope, but the sight of all you boys gives it back to me." | [[Image:World Scout Jamboree - Punch cartoon - Project Gutenberg eText 16628.png|thumb|'''The League of Youth'''<br/>''War-weary World (at the Jamboree)''. "I was nearly losing hope, but the sight of all you boys gives it back to me." | ||
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"Brother Scouts. Differences exist between the peoples of the world in thought and sentiment, just as they do in language and physique. The Jamboree has taught us that if we exercise mutual forbearance and give and take, then there is sympathy and harmony. If it be your will, let us go forth fully determined that we will develop among ourselves and our boys that comradeship, through the world wide spirit of the Scout brotherhood, so that we may help to develop peace and happiness in the world and goodwill among men". <ref>http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/inter/jambo.htm#1920</ref> | "Brother Scouts. Differences exist between the peoples of the world in thought and sentiment, just as they do in language and physique. The Jamboree has taught us that if we exercise mutual forbearance and give and take, then there is sympathy and harmony. If it be your will, let us go forth fully determined that we will develop among ourselves and our boys that comradeship, through the world wide spirit of the Scout brotherhood, so that we may help to develop peace and happiness in the world and goodwill among men". <ref>http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/inter/jambo.htm#1920</ref> | ||
==Jamborees since 1920== | == Jamborees since 1920 == | ||
Of the twenty Jamborees that have taken place since 1920, there has never really been one that replicated that first event. | Of the twenty Jamborees that have taken place since 1920, there has never really been one that replicated that first event. | ||
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It was also realised that above all else, a Jamboree is a means of developing a spirit of good comradeship between the boys of many nations and the more that aspect can be stressed, the more successful a Jamboree becomes. | It was also realised that above all else, a Jamboree is a means of developing a spirit of good comradeship between the boys of many nations and the more that aspect can be stressed, the more successful a Jamboree becomes. | ||
==Unusual guests== | == Unusual guests == | ||
Amongst the thousands of Scouts, there was also a selection of rather interesting visitors to the Jamboree: | Amongst the thousands of Scouts, there was also a selection of rather interesting visitors to the Jamboree: | ||
*An [[alligator]] from [[Florida]] | *An [[alligator]] from [[Florida]] | ||
*A baby [[crocodile]] from [[Jamaica]] | *A baby [[crocodile]] from [[Jamaica]] | ||
*A [[lion | *A [[lion]]ess cub from [[Rhodesia]] | ||
*[[Monkeys]] from [[South Africa]] | *[[Monkeys]] from [[South Africa]] | ||
*A baby [[elephant]] | *A baby [[elephant]] | ||
*A [[camel]] | *A [[camel]] | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[World Scout Jamboree]] | *[[World Scout Jamboree]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/inter/jambo.htm#1920 Jamboree Histories at ScoutBase] | *[http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/inter/jambo.htm#1920 Jamboree Histories at ScoutBase] | ||
*[http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_jamboree/jamborees_history Jamboree Histories at Scout.org] | *[http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_jamboree/jamborees_history Jamboree Histories at Scout.org] | ||
