Due to the turmoil of World War II, various organization and agencies were constructed in order to rally support among citizens located on the home front. Organizations such as the Boy Scout of America were successful in providing the United States government with help which allowed them to focus on the more important matters facing the nation at the time. The Boy Scouts of America played large roles in the wartime efforts of the United States by garnering support for troops overseas by distributing propaganda posters, collecting items such as aluminum cans and books that were eventually sent overseas and further operated as a messaging service throughout the United States during the second World War. The Boy Scouts of America provided the
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President Roosevelt commissioned a multitude of programs that allowed scouts to carry "vital" information to their respective communities that had previously been prepared by the government. (Par. 4) These programs insured that the federal government kept numerous young people working to spread vital information all throughout the nation. These scouts were chosen to uphold the ideals of the government while also maintaining integrity while performing their jobs. Due to this program the government was able to keep "1,600,00 young people" working to "spread its messages" to civilians all across the country. These jobs were held with the upmost respect and carried out by those who had the utmost respect for the country. These programs allowed scouts to participate in the government and gain first hand experience on how the government functions. After World War II came to a close, the BSA had successfully completed its mission of garnering support for their troops while simultaneously building a strong reputation for themselves. The Boy Scouts of America were one of the first jobs that the government couldn't supervise. These organizations were successfully able to rally support for troops overseas. The Boy Scouts of America provided the government with
President Roosevelt commissioned a multitude of programs that allowed scouts to carry "vital" information to their respective communities that had previously been prepared by the government. (Par. 4) These programs insured that the federal government kept numerous young people working to spread vital information all throughout the nation. These scouts were chosen to uphold the ideals of the government while also maintaining integrity while performing their jobs. Due to this program the government was able to keep "1,600,00 young people" working to "spread its messages" to civilians all across the country. These jobs were held with the upmost respect and carried out by those who had the utmost respect for the country. These programs allowed scouts to participate in the government and gain first hand experience on how the government functions. After World War II came to a close, the BSA had successfully completed its mission of garnering support for their troops while simultaneously building a strong reputation for themselves. The Boy Scouts of America were one of the first jobs that the government couldn't supervise. These organizations were successfully able to rally support for troops overseas. The Boy Scouts of America provided the government with