Word: citizenship
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...time when the value of a system of compulsory military training for all able-bodied young Americans must be clear to the most obdurate advocate of peace. The military training of citizens does not mean militarism. It means the perpetual protection of citizenship. But we must now get along with raw troops trained as quickly as possible. The work can be done. There is no problem in the situation that cannot be solved, but in the future we must have a permanent army of trained citizens that will be ready for any emergency. --New York Times...
...Harvard Union for American Neutrality has automatically ceased to exist. Now the primary duty of the pacifist, like every other citizen, is to serve his country actively. There is not one of us who does not believe in the principle of universal service in return for the benefits of citizenship; but some of us believe that military service is not the only form which it may take. We have problems here at home which will continue with us, war or no war, and which will be neglected in the excitement. I refer especially to the housing, feeding and medical care...
...instruction of the unit will teach men to become officers. The work of the unit will mean serious attention to all requirements and it is not designed to give men a pleasant form of afternoon exercise. The course is intended to enable Harvard undergraduates to meet the responsibilities of citizenship at a time of national crisis in an intelligent and honorable manner...
...this most worthy undertaking, even at a time when the need for help in Europe is so great. Why do we take this position? Because even in the south people are beginning to realize that if the colored people are to direct their footsteps towards efficiency, probity and useful citizenship, there must be among them great leaders and great teachers. This is precisely the opportunity and need which Atlanta University is living up to. Teachers who assume the higher responsibilities are as entitled to training schools of the best type as are any white instructors of youth. --New York Evening...
...award the judges not only take into consideration the candidate's mental and moral excellence, but also his physical fitness, a and "all-around" man being preferred. The scholar is elected by the Committee from among such persons as pause the qualifying examinations and fulfill certain conditions as to citizenship, age, residence and scholarship. The qualifying examinations for candidates from Massachusetts this year were held at the Medical School on October 3 and 5. Similar scholarships will be awarded for periods beginning...