Word: germanism
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Professor Clemen himself was the next speaker. He spoke of the great lack of tradition here in America, which, however, gives to the country greater strength. In Harvard, however, he finds more tradition than one excepts and in such a place he hopes that his store of German tradition will fall on fertile ground. He then proposed a toast and a "hoch" for Harvard...
Professor Francke declared that German strength lies in adaptability and imitation, which means historic contemplation. German scientists therefore work with problems that have no pecuniary advantage...
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...beer night will be arranged much after the fashion of a real German "Kneife," with the tables set in the shape of a horseshoe. There will be informal singing both in German and in English. Everyone in the University interested in this academic greeting is cordially invited to attend the reception...