Kinzie Gordon Research Paper

Childhood Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon was born on Oct. 31, 1860, into a wealthy family in Savannah. She was named in honor of grandmother Kinzie, but an uncle nicknamed her Daisy. Being wealthy helped her all her life. Soon after Daisy was born, the civil war started and it affected her childhood. Her mother was from Chicago and her father from Georgia, which caused some difficulties. Her father worried about the South while mother worried about brothers fighting for the North. When Sherman’s march reached Savannah, Georgia, her birthplace, she was there to witness it. The story goes that her maid, (she was only four!) picked her up, wrapped her in a blanket, and took her out to the balcony. Together they watched the union soldiers

Girl Scouts learn leadership skills, respect to themselves and others, money skills, trading skills, and wilderness survival skills, all while doing fun activates. In 2012, 59% of females in the U.S senate and 60% of females in the House of Representatives are former Girl Scouts. Also, 53% of female business owners are former Girl Scouts. There are 2.3 girls and 890,000 adults active in the organization. (Including ME!!!!!!)

Important events

In Daisy’s lifetime many important things happened, but here are the four most important.
• She suffered illnesses that left her small in height and almost deaf. I think this is important because these things taught her that you can do anything, even if you have handicaps.
• She married William Mackay Low on December 21, 1886 and it was NOT the best marriage. I think this is important because it taught her to come back strong, no matter the circumstances.
• She met Sir Robert Baden-Powell on May 11, 1911 at a luncheon where she learned about the Boy Scouts in England. This is what my diorama shows.
• She hosted the Girl Scout world camp on May 5, 1926. I think this is important because Daisy was so happy that day. Her dream of hosting the International Council of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts had come