Juliette Gordon Low
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| Name | Juliette Gordon Low |
| Birth date | October 31, 1860 |
| Birth place | Savannah, Georgia |
| Death date | January 17, 1927 |
| Death place | Savannah, Georgia |
Juliette Gordon Low was a renowned American youth leader and the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. She was born into a prominent family in Savannah, Georgia, and her life was marked by her association with notable figures such as Robert Baden-Powell and Olave Baden-Powell. Low's experiences at Wellesley College and her travels to England and Scotland played a significant role in shaping her future endeavors. Her interactions with Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt also influenced her philanthropic work.
● Early Life
Low was born on October 31, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia, to William Washington Gordon II and Eleanor Kinzie Gordon. Her family was closely tied to the Gordon Family and the Kinzie Family, both of whom were prominent in Chicago and Georgia. Low's early life was marked by her attendance at the Virginia Female Institute and her later studies at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. She was also influenced by her interactions with Clara Barton and Susan B. Anthony, who were both prominent figures in the Women's Suffrage Movement.
● Career
Low's career was marked by her work with the Red Cross during World War I, where she was inspired by the work of Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton. She also worked closely with Robert Baden-Powell and the Boy Scouts Association in England, which ultimately led to the creation of the Girl Guides. Low's experiences at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and her interactions with Ida B. Wells and Jane Addams further shaped her career. Her association with the National Council of Women and the General Federation of Women's Clubs also played a significant role in her work.
● Founding of
the Girl Scouts In 1912, Low founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in Savannah, Georgia, with the help of Edith Johnston and Nina Anderson Pape. The organization was inspired by the Girl Guides in England and was initially called the Girl Guides of America. Low's work with the Girl Scouts was influenced by her interactions with Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt, as well as her experiences at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The Girl Scouts quickly gained popularity, with troops forming in New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Low's work with the Girl Scouts also brought her into contact with notable figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins.
● Personal Life
Low's personal life was marked by her marriage to William Mackay Low in 1886 and her subsequent divorce in 1905. She was also known for her close relationships with Robert Baden-Powell and Olave Baden-Powell, with whom she shared a passion for scouting. Low's interactions with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton also played a significant role in her personal life. Her experiences at the World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, and her travels to Europe and Asia further shaped her personal life.
● Legacy
Low's legacy is marked by her founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA and her contributions to the scouting movement. She is remembered for her work with notable figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, as well as her interactions with Clara Barton and Susan B. Anthony. Low's legacy also extends to her work with the Red Cross and her contributions to the Women's Suffrage Movement. Her association with the National Council of Women and the General Federation of Women's Clubs also played a significant role in her legacy. Today, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in Savannah, Georgia, is a museum dedicated to her life and work, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
● Later Life and Death
In her later life, Low continued to work with the Girl Scouts and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors. She was also recognized for her contributions to the scouting movement and was awarded the Silver Buffalo Award by the Boy Scouts of America. Low's interactions with Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover also played a significant role in her later life. She passed away on January 17, 1927, in Savannah, Georgia, and was buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Low's legacy continues to be celebrated by the Girl Scouts of the USA and her contributions to the scouting movement remain an important part of American history. Category:American youth leaders