Word: honorably
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...given greater evidence of self-control. This body of patriots does not desire a war "from which we have nothing to gain." This lamentable fact is undoubtedly true. We would win no territorial acquisitions, no pecuniary indemnities. Small matters, like outrages upon American lives and property and national honor are not considered worthy of mention by pacifists. The entire platform, covered by a cloak of doubtful patriotism, is but an ingenious and dangerous summary of the sentiments of the "peace at any price" American...
...President Wilson spoke as he has never spoken before for the conscience and manhood of the American people when on Saturday, February 3, he solemnly announced to Congress that 'this Government has no alternative consistent with the dignity and honor of the United States' but to sever diplomatic relations with Germany...
...triangular track meet next Saturday evening should have the utmost support of the University. In the winter season we are called upon seldom to support our teams by active interest. All the more we should show those who train so long and faithfully to add to Harvard's athletic honor that the men they represent are behind them...
...remember throughout a conflict its true cause and not to permit childish credulity and unreasoning desire to blind the nation into waging a barbaric war of hate and revenge, blood-lust and conquest. If we fight it will be to maintain our rights as a sovereign nation with honor and dignity; our aim will be to prevent our rights from violation in the future and it will not be merely to punish a present offender, for punishment is a means to an end and not an end in itself. It is regrettable that among civilized nations warfare is the only...
...have just received your telegram. The President has severed our diplomatic relations with Germany. He is entirely right in doing so. This is a measure demanded both by the honor and the safety of the United States. It is the first duty of every American to sustain the President in his action. If war should come it will be the duty of every man, young or old--a duty in which I know the men of Harvard will not fail--to do everything in his power to serve the country and to secure a victory in a contest which involves...