1. Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low Founder of the Girl Scouts of America

2. Birth Date and Place Born: October 31, 1860Born: October 31, 1860 Place of Birth: Savannah, GeorgiaPlace of Birth: Savannah, Georgia This is Daisy, at age 10This is Daisy, at age 10

3. Problems with Hearing Juliette had chronic ear infections as a child, and had lost the hearing in one ear. At the age of 26, she lost the hearing in the other ear when a grain of rice was accidentally thrown into her ear at her wedding.Juliette had chronic ear infections as a child, and had lost the hearing in one ear. At the age of 26, she lost the hearing in the other ear when a grain of rice was accidentally thrown into her ear at her wedding.

4. Contributions to Fame Juliette was the founder of the Girl Scouts of America, after meeting the founder of the Boy Scouts, Sir Robert Baden-Powell, in 1911.Juliette was the founder of the Girl Scouts of America, after meeting the founder of the Boy Scouts, Sir Robert Baden-Powell, in 1911. On March 12, 1912, the first troop of 18 girls began the organization now called the Girl Scouts of America.On March 12, 1912, the first troop of 18 girls began the organization now called the Girl Scouts of America.

5. Interesting Facts In 1948, there was a stamp created for her.In 1948, there was a stamp created for her. During World War II, she had a ship named for her.During World War II, she had a ship named for her. In 1979, she was inducted into the Women’s Hall of fame.In 1979, she was inducted into the Women’s Hall of fame. On October 14, 2005, a bronze statue of her was unveiled in Washington, DC.On October 14, 2005, a bronze statue of her was unveiled in Washington, DC.

6. Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low 1860-1927