James E. West (Scouting), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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lawyer and an advocate of children's rights, who become the first professional Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, serving from 1911–1943
Date of Birth: 16-May-1876
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Date of Death: 15-May-1948
Profession: writer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About James E. West (Scouting)
- James Edward West (May 16, 1876 – May 15, 1948) was a lawyer and an advocate of children's rights, who became the first professional Executive Secretary, soon renamed Chief Scout Executive, of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), serving from 1911 to 1943.
- Upon his retirement from the BSA, West was given the title of Chief Scout.
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