Word: answering
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...course, so unusual an experiment has had its critics. For instance, some think the accommodations too uniform; some complain that it will be a hardship on the very poor boys, who will no longer be able to shrink into remote quarters and hide their poverty. The answer to this is that the poor boy may learn in the cheerful air of comradeship, which should prevail here, that poverty implies no disgrace and is nothing to apologize for. To us the criticisms are hardly worth considering in comparison with the high aim, the democratic results, certain to be achieved...
...concluded with saying, "Take no risk of distracting and distressing your fathers, mothers, and friends without sufficient reason. Remember that the risk you take is not only for yourself, but for those who are near you. Stick to your work here until your work becomes war, and then answer the call of your country and go and fight with everything that is within...
...avoid war honorably; but it cannot neglect its obligations. If it is forced by these obligations to a war, however unwelcome, however wasteful from a Utopian viewpoint; and requires volunteers to carry on this war, the universities--peace advocates, disbelievers in the Administration and all--should answer the call. That fine phrase of old-school patriotism: "Right or wrong, my country", is as true now as always...
...modern penal administration and legislation. In all of these branches Mr. Frankfurter has had a wide and practical experience. The purpose in entering this new field is to meet the need for scientific legislation and administration caused by the growing complexity of social and industrial life; and to answer the call for more trained men who can solve the specific problems involved...
...information concerning them. Captain R. O. Van Horn, General Staff of the U. S. Army, will speak informally on the subject in the Trophy Room of the Union this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Captain Van Horn is managing the organization of the camps, and will be ready to answer all questions and to explain any phase of the topic. President Lowell is especially anxious that the plan be well supported by Harvard men, and it is hoped that a large number will attend today's discussion...