American Heritage
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![]() | American Heritage requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) ##2b, 2c, 2d, 5a, 5. |
American Heritage merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1975 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 016 | |
Requirements revision: | 2006 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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“ | Every Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to his country. A better understanding of American heritage, the ways in which the past has lead to our present nation, is key to truly knowing what it means to be an American. | ” |
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Notes
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- American Heritage is a rare merit badge with only 4,274 earned in 2007!!
Requirement resources
1. The Declaration of Independence Full text, signer information, photos, and other resources.
4a. National Register of Historic Places
Related awards
Personal development-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Historical Atlas of the 20th Century
- The flag of the United States of America
- Purchase a U.S.Flag that has flown over the Capitol
- Our Flag - Frequently Asked Questions from the American Legion
- The Pledge of Allegiance - A Short History
- Fort McHenry - "Home of The Star-Spangled Banner"