Tatler front cover of Sir Robert Baden-Powell
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Tatler front cover of Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Front cover of The Tatler with a portrait of Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), military leader and founder of the Boy Scout movement. Date: 31st January 1934
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1857 1941 31st Baden Founder Lieutenant Movement Powell Smyth Stephenson Tatler January Scout
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This striking cover of The Tatler magazine, dated January 31, 1934, features a portrait of Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell (1857-1941). Known simply as "B-P" to millions around the world, Sir Robert was a renowned military leader, author, and the founder of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements. Born on February 22, 1857, in Paddington, London, Baden-Powell served in the British Army for over 27 years, seeing action in India, the Ashanti War, and the Second Boer War. He gained fame for his heroic defense of Mafeking during the latter conflict, earning the nickname "The Little Old Man of Mafeking." After leaving the military, Baden-Powell sought to instill the values of self-reliance, resourcefulness, and citizenship in young people. In 1908, he published "Scouting for Boys," a handbook for boys on outdoor skills, woodcraft, and physical fitness. The book's success led to the formation of the Boy Scouts Association in the United Kingdom and the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. The Girl Guides, an organization for girls, was established in 1910, with Baden-Powell's sister, Agnes, serving as its first Chief Commissioner. Together, the Scout and Guide movements have grown to become global organizations, with millions of members in over 200 countries. In this Tatler cover, Sir Robert Baden-Powell is depicted in military uniform, reflecting his military background and the respect he commanded as a leader both on and off the battlefield. The image captures a significant moment in the history of youth development and serves as a testament to Baden-Powell's enduring impact on generations of young people.
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