djplong, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Reagan was recuperating from cancer surgery when he missed the jamboree but Nancy attended on his behalf.

In 2001, Bush 43 didn't attend because of heavy storms but conducted a video conference. Clinton didn't attend in 1993 because of storms and did the video conference as well.

In 1969, Nixon didn't attend, but he did attend events in 1953 and 1957 when he was Vice President. Gerald Ford was an Eagle Scout.

For what it is worth, this year is the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts.


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