Word: idea
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...idea of forming a military organization at Harvard had been growing for some time, but it was not until December 20, 1915, that the first tangible step in the foundation of the Regiment was taken. On the evening of that day an enthusiastic mass meeting was held in the Union at which President Lowell. General Pew, of the Massachusetts Militia, P. D. Haughton '99 and W. Blanchard '16, president of the Student Council, spoke in favor of the movement...
...these people that the true strength of the University's position lies in its capacity for broad-mindedness. Lecturers on the war, frankly partisan in their stand, have presented their views; those urging preparedness as well as supporters of pacifism; all have been given their chance with the idea that conflicting opinions, which vitally interest the world at large by making men think, should have the same appeal in the small world of Harvard. A man should never be condemned for possessing ideas that may differ from the set standard. Mr. Sunday would be heard here with widespread interest because...
Great improvement has been shown in the Freshman hockey squad and the point has now been reached where some idea of the general ability of the team may be obtained. Although the squad has been handicapped by lack of ice and through lack of practice on a rink, the material shows that the seven men finally chosen will form a strong team...
...work on the subject for scholars of the present day and of the future. If it puts Great Britain in a bad light it is due to the absolute proof established in the chronological arrangement of the documents, a system which is the only fair way of obtaining an idea of the activities of the European chancelleries in the summer of 1914. The Macmillan Company certainly would not have accepted such a massive work if it had not been confident of the veracity of the author...
...charge of a group of Harvard men who have already driven ambulances abroad. It is an excellent chance for any member of the University, whether he has an interest in the work of relief or not, to talk the matter over with men of experience and get an idea of the conditions under which the Ambulance Service does its work and of the pressing need for a still greater number of volunteers. Harvard's record so far is above reproach, but in order to maintain her present numerical superiority it is hoped that as many men as possible will hand...