More than 50 million women have enjoyed a childhood that included Girl Scouting, from alumnae Hillary Clinton and Mariah Carey to Dakota Fanning, Condoleezza Rice and Katie Couric. Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Ga., couldn't have imagined 100 years ago today, when she organized the first Girl Scout troop, that her legacy would span 145 countries. Here are recollections from a few prominent women who experienced first-hand the mission of building 'girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.'

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Lyricist Tim Rice is to receive a special prize for his outstanding contribution to musical theatre at this year's Olivier Awards.

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