Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927), also affectionately known by her nickname “Daisy,” founded Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912. She imagined a movement where all girls could come together and embrace their unique strengths and passions—and as Girl Scouts has done since, she made that dream a reality.

Juliette Gordon Low (née Gordon; October 31, 1860 – January 17, 1927) was the American founder of Girl Scouts of the USA. Inspired by the work of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scout Movement, she joined the Girl Guide movement in England, …

Apr 2, 2014 · Juliette Gordon Low spent her early life in the South as a member of a socially and financially elite family. After the death of her millionaire husband, Low met William Baden-Powell, founder...

Known as the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low created the largest and most successful organization for girls in the world. She is best remembered for her sheer determination and tireless efforts to promote and sustain the organization through the …

Jan 14, 2025 · Juliette Gordon Low (born October 31, 1860, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.—died January 18, 1927, Savannah) was the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Juliette Gordon Low (far right) with Girl Scouts, including Elenore Putsske (centre) and Evaline Glance (second from right).

In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927) founded Girl Scouts of the USA, an organization that today serves millions of girl members and alumnae, and reflects the arc of her remarkable life.

In 1912, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low gathered girls from her cousin Nina Pape’s school in her hometown to share exciting plans for a new outdoor and educational club for girls. From that first group of 18 Savannah girls, Daisy’s club grew quickly to become Girl Scouts of the USA, an organization that today serves millions of girls all ...

Juliette Gordon Low died on January 17, 1927, at home in Savannah, Georgia, after a long and private struggle with breast cancer. Two hundred Girl Scouts attended her funeral. She was buried in Savannah’s Laurel Grove Cemetery, wearing her Girl Scout uniform.

For 112 years, Girl Scouts from across our nation and the world have continued the traditions of this woman with a dream who we know today as our founder Juliette Gordon Low (JGL). Also known as “Daisy,” JGL loved athletics, nature, animals and the arts.

Jan 19, 2018 · Low returned to Savannah in 1912 where she established the American Girl Guides, later renaming it the Girl Scouts. In 1913, Low began touring America and England to found troops, establish camps, and change the lives of young girls.