I was a Scout years ago, before the movement started, when my father … — Lou Henry Hoover

I was a Scout years ago, before the movement started, when my father took me fishing, camping and hunting. Then I was sorry that more girls could not have what I had. When I learned of the movement, I thought, here is what I always wanted other girls to have.

Lou Henry HooverFirst Lady · American · 1874 – 1944

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