Girl Scouts of the United States of America

Born in Savannah, Georgia, in 1860, Juliette Gordon Low grew up in a prominent family and later became known to friends and family as “Daisy.” After time spent in the United States and Europe, she found her life’s calling in youth leadership and service.

Inspired by the scouting movement she encountered in Britain, she started the first American Girl Guide troop in Savannah on March 12, 1912. That group soon became the Girl Scouts of the USA, and her vision helped shape a program centered on outdoor life, practical skills, confidence, and community service.

Low led the organization in its early years and worked to open its doors to many kinds of girls at a time of major social change. She died in 1927, but her legacy has endured through a movement that has encouraged millions of girls to try new things, take responsibility, and lead with courage.