Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in Savannah, Georgia.
On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low held the first meeting of a Girl Guide troop, marking the founding of what would become the Girl Scouts of the USA. This pivotal moment took place in Savannah, Georgia, and represented a revolutionary step toward empowering girls and providing them with the tools to develop leadership skills and self-reliance. Her determination and vision laid the foundation for an organization that would grow to serve millions, breaking societal norms by offering girls the same adventurous and educational opportunities as boys.