Word: certain
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...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...
...course in Equitation will consist of both theoretical and practical instruction," said Colonel Goetz. "In addition to the thorough course in Hippology, there will be a certain amount of theoretical work in equitation, outlining the principles and contentions of the different schools of noted masters, such as Baucher, Phillis, and Anderson. Along with these will go instruction in the qualities, conformation, breeding and blood lines of the horse...
...decided that the Legion is to be a civilian organization. There is to be no distinction of rank between members,-a private is to have the same standing as an officer. Second, the convention voted, that the Legion should be entirely non-partisan. Although it may later advocate certain national policies, it will always attempt to remain out of politics. The third decision reached at the convention was that the membership of the Legion will include all men who served in the army, navy or marline corps of the United States in the Great War, regardless of whether...
...chance in Paris, decided that there ought to be such an organization. Thereupon they called a caucus of representatives of all the units in the American army abroad, which met in Paris. At this larger convention, which came together early this year, the name 'American Legion' was adopted, certain paragraphs of the constitution were ratified, an executive committee was appointed, and it was decided to hold another caucus in this country. A committee of 200 was formed to make arrangements for the national convention which was held in St. Louis...
...practical teaching of so vital a subject would fill a great need of the undergraduate. The well-known ability of the staffs of the departments of Government, History and Economics as well as the experience in actual problems which many of them gained during the present war would be certain to make the course popular. The University should not fail to introduce a subject which would be so instructive and of such permanent usefulness...