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...found itself under pressure from the I.O.C., which feared that such a gesture could set an undesirable precedent. Later recognizing the exceptional emotion that Americans still attach to the battered symbol, the I.O.C. agreed to allow the Stars and Stripes to be carried in the Opening Ceremony by an honor guard of eight American athletes representing different sports at the Games. The flag had already been displayed at the World Series and the Super Bowl...
While recognizing the importance of diligent attribution, the nation should also honor and respect Ambrose's contribution to our understanding of the 20th century. He told the story well and has put the heroes and near heroes of World War II into clear focus before they vanished into the mists of history. FREDERIC E. MOHS Madison...
...printed word will remain one of the indelible markers for our life and times. It is essential to maintaining a modicum of integrity that we acknowledge, honor and respect the contributions of individuals. The failure to do so by an author as esteemed and talented as Ambrose is disappointing to say the least. JACLYN NELSON Los Angeles...
House Masters Lino Pertile and Anna A. Bensted announced a small celebration in honor of the completion of the clean-up on Friday...
...honor guard of eight U.S. Olympic athletes, including Harvard hockey standout Angela Ruggiero ’02-’04, carried in the torn and tattered flag that flew from the World Trade Center on the day of the attacks. They were accompanied by New York City firefighters and police officers...