Word: americanize
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Then came the Spanish American War in 1898. Classes were graduated early; that of 1898 two months ahead of schedule; 1899 nearly four months early. The war was short but vigorous, and the ultimate results shed more glory on the name of West Point. Elihu Root, then Secretary of War, in 1899 reported upon the Military Academy:--"I believe that the great services it has rendered the country were never more conspicuous than it has been during the past two years. The faithful and efficient services of its graduates since the declaration of war with Spain have more than repaid...
...late, seems to have been answered by the assignment of W. Ticknor and Davis respectively to these two positions on the right side of the line. B. Ticknor will take care of his duties at center, while Trainer and Barrett will oppose Perry, the Army's gigantic All-American right tackle. Putnam, Gilligan, Huguley, and White will compose the backfield...
...present lineup, if used Saturday, will concentrate more strength in the center of the line, putting three veterans there. The two Ticknors and Trainer played there all last season and are an experienced trio. However, it will put the inexperienced Davis opposite George Perry, Army's giant All-American tackle...
...greater percentage of the American show-going public college life in one long, gloriffed vacation according to an editorial in the Daily Northwestern Movies like "College Love" and "The, Collegians" provide people with the most distorted idea of a student's career. Novels such as "Fraternity Row" do their bit to add to these impressions. Even the well-meaning "College Humor" gives a one-sided picture...
...American Diplomacy 1783-1787" Professor Baxter, Harvard...