Word: actions
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...been settled. In the first place, there is a question of what men should have their names inscribed. It is still undecided whether all former members of the University who gave their lives in the war should be included, or whether only those who reached France or died in action should be honored...
Whatever be the reason for this action, we feel that Mr. Wilson has interpreted the sentiment of the country. If the "bone dry" lid, that was set up under the pressure of war conditions, were tightly clamped on the country, there would be great grinding and jolting before the nation finally stabalized itself again. The President has acted judiciously, and we urge that Congress begin to cut the red tape as soon as possible, in order that July 1 may not be a national day of gloom...
...belief that it will be a small personal tribute that will serve as a tangible monument until the ultimate large memorial is erected. The Class of 1920 is to be commended on their splendid enterprise, but other classed should not rush to follow this pioneer example, because such general action would detract from the memorial to all the Harvard dead that will be created...
...action of the Harvard faculty, practically certain as it is to be followed by similar action in other institutions, cannot fail to have a good deal of influence upon the character of undergraduate training during the next few years. Whatever the merits of the elective system at its best, it has not in most cases insured the pursuit of a well-balanced program of studies by the individual student. Too early specialization at the cost of fundamental general training, or conventional choices at the suggestion of fellow students, fraternity associates, or upper classmen, or an aimless following of the line...
...refusing to hold its second annual meeting in Chicago, the Legion made it plain what its action toward pro-Germans and former pro-Germans would be. Mayor Thompson of Chicago had refused to invite the French mission to his city, had publicly proclaimed Chicago as the 'sixth German city of the world,' and had shown his pro-German tendencies by many other actions. It seemed entirely fitting to refuse to hold a convention of American war veterans in a city which had re-elected him mayor...