Word: honored
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...been proposed to erect a memorial flag-staff, in honor of the soldiers of Cambridge who fell in the Wars of the Revolution and of 1812, at the junction of Garden street and Massachusetts avenue. The only monument which Cambridge has to her soldiers is the one dedicated to the men killed in the Civil War; no recognition is made of the heroes of either of the other wars. Between eight and nine thousand dollars will be needed for the erection of this flagstaff, which will be set on an ornamental bronze pedestal, resting on a sub-structure of granite...
...this system lies in grading upon a standard of progress instead of absolute attainment. Such an arrangement seems just and adequate, and its general adoption would add to the attraction of the degree with distinction by allowing a freer choice of courses through a more uniform standard for honor grades...
...These men thought only of their country's honor. They willingly gave up their ambitions and hopes to serve their country. To us who were in College with them, the Spanish War with all its wastefulness seems brighter because of them. In order to express our love and appreciation, we appointed a committee to see to the erection of a suitable memorial. The work has been well done. There beneath that eagle's glorious wings, their names are written forever where their younger Harvard brothers may read them...
...behalf of the students of Harvard, I have the honor to present this tablet to the Union and to the University...
...typical seem likely to take the places of the universities in scientific research and investigation. In medicine they are fast becoming the most important agencies for the working out of the problems of the day. To take a large part in the direction of such work is an honor and an opportunity...