By the numbers: Boy Scouts of America

Published On: Feb 06 2013 12:47:10 PM CST   Updated On: May 22 2013 01:00:00 AM CDT

As the Boy Scouts decide whether to allow gay members and leaders, take a look at the numbers behind America's largest youth organization.

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The BSA was chartered by the US Congress in 1916. A few other youth programs have congressional charters, including the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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