Word: flags
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...loyalty had been tested, and it remained unbroken through the many vicissitudes that she had to suffer. We have seen our coasts bombarded and invaded by all her powerful past enemies, England, Holland, France and our country we never allowed to fall under their heels. We welcomed the American flag in 1898 because we believed it, and still believe it, to be a symbol of democracy and justice. It was conceived in that spirit. We want Americans to know the facts of our situation that they may be true to themselves and find a just solution for our relations...
...past, a record full of courage and bravery. The students and alumni have well borne their part and done what they could to uphold the honor of their country. And now in this present crisis, as always, the men of Harvard will do what they can to defend their flag upon the battlefield or on the seas...
...lattices covered with smilax enclosed the boxes, and strings of rosebuds lit with tiny electric bulbs draped from the chandeliers. Baskets of lotus set on columns, marked the entrance to the Living Room. The orchestra was enclosed behind spreading fans of flowers. From the balcony hung the American flag, while at the other end was the Harvard 1918 banner. The several hundred who attended the dance proclaimed it a success and were loath to leave when the orchestra played "Home, Sweet Home...
...should not come, as we trust it will not, those men who have done their part will feel no cause for regret. If war should come, as we feel it will, how many those men face their flag who talk so valiantly now of peace? Their thought, when they see their companions prepared in all earnestness to make good their loyalty, must be exceedingly bitter...
...perilous, the tribute of men of action to a man of action should not pass unmarked. We pride ourselves that we are a nation of sportsmen. It was the sportsmanlike thing that these commanders did America has no quarrel with amicable guests beneath the shelter of her flag...