Thousands of Boy Scouts and School children invaded public and private institutions and homes on Jan. 30, 1918 "Tag-Your-Shovel-Day" in the national movement to urge the people to save a pound or two of coal for Uncle Same. Photo shows boy scouts tagging coal shovel in the engine room of the Prince George Hotel, NY.
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Display DateJanuary 30, 1918Media Caption
National Archives Identifier 20808604
Timeline Item TypeEventTimeline NameWW1Timeline DateWednesday, January 30, 1918