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Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. [Tourniquet]
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This photograph, titled "Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912," showcases a group of eager Boy Scouts as they demonstrate the application of a tourniquet during a first aid training session. The image, captured by renowned photographers Harris & Ewing, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the Boy Scouts of America movement. The scene is set outdoors, with the scouts dressed in their distinctive uniforms, complete with hats, neckerchiefs, and short-sleeved shirts. One scout, the focus of the demonstration, wears a white lab coat to emphasize the medical nature of the training. He confidently applies the tourniquet to a fellow scout's arm, while a third scout looks on intently, ready to learn the technique. The photograph is a testament to the importance of first aid skills in the early 1900s, particularly in the context of outdoor activities and the potential for injuries. The Boy Scouts of America, founded in 1910, placed a strong emphasis on teaching practical skills, including first aid, to its members. The photograph, which is part of the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a valuable historical artifact that captures the spirit of adventure, camaraderie, and learning that defined the Boy Scouts of America in its early years. The black-and-white image, with its sharp contrasts and clear detail, transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment in history that continues to shape the lives of millions of young people today.
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