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Handbook for Boys, April 1950, fifth edition, third printing

Thanks to Jerry Salter, Troop 573, Woodinville, WA

Page 426 - How to become an Eagle Scout

For the Eagle Scout Award:

1. His record of satisfactory service as a Life Scout shall have been for a period of at least six months.

2. He shall have qualified for twenty-one Merit Badges, which shall include:

    First Aid
    Swimming
    Life Saving
    Personal Health
    Public Health
    Cooking
    Athletics or Physical Development
    Camping
    Citizenship
    Bird Study
    Pathfinding
    Safety
    Pioneering

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