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...struggle for a fair hearing. He has shown in his Rolland "the true hero who does not fight for the petty achievements of life, for success, for an idea in which all can participate; he fights for the whole of life, for life itself." His is "the true heroism which faces realities", and which in the face of disappointment and disaster can yet leave one mellowed and unembittered...
Major Webster, in whose memory the fund is established, was regimental surgeon of the 47th U. S. Infantry, 4th Division, A. E. F., received the Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism in action", and was killed in action in the Mouse-Argonne on October...
...Ralph Barton Perry criticized Dr. Fosdick's denunciation of compulsory military training in Appleton Chapel on Sunday. In commenting on Dr. Fosdick's sermon, Professor Perry writes: "Pacifism combined with staying at home and playing safe I can understand; but pacifism combined with looking for trouble, with ideals of heroism and chivalry, is to my mind contradictory, confusing, and likely to lead in tragic consequences...
...rare that civilian or soldier realizes the pains and organization, not to mention heroism, involved in the maintenance of the medical service at the front. If for this alone the book should be read. Dr. Derby has, however, done much more than tell us of his own arm of the service; he has given a very vital and vivid picture of the 2nd Division...
...expecting America to take the field against the forces of violence and disorder unless one is willing that America should be equipped to take the field. Pacifism combined with staying at home and playing safe I can understand; but pacifism combined with looking for trouble, with ideals of heroism and chivalry, is to my mind contradictory, confusing and likely to lead to tragic consequences. RALPH BARTON PERRY, Professor of Philosophy...