Word: idea
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...recognize the heroic sacrifice of their fellow members, passing resolutions to this effect, and by sending them to the bereaved families of these men? The erection of a memorial gateway, will only be establishing a precedent, which will very probably be followed by other classes, thereby duplicating the idea that is to be expressed in some great university memorial, which alone can be worthy of the splendid spirit of sacrifice shown by Harvard...
...chief work at present is the providing of all kinds of prospectuses on possible trades for soldiers just being discharged from the army, and such books have already done wonders in helping men to decide on what form of employment they like best. In pursuance of this idea, we are placing on practically every transport that starts back from the other side a special book we have gotten out entitled 'Your Job Back Home...
...exterior view and floor plan printed herewith are of the Hill Memorial Auditorium at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Although the University auditorium would not necessarily be similar to that shown above, the Hill Memorial gives a good idea of the type of building that is needed here. The main floor contains seats for about 800 people, which, combined with the balcony and gallery, makes accommodations for over a thousand spectators. In addition to the main lecture hall, which contains a large organ, there are several dressing rooms, lobbies, rest rooms, and check rooms, which complete the equipment...
...camp for field artillery units this year, and emphasized the fact that the requirements for attendance at the other camps have been cut down. "Judging by the number of men who seem to think that attendance at all three summer camps is compulsory," said Colonel Goetz, "no very clear idea can prevail as to the actual requirements. I wish to make it clear that a man attends one summer camp if no provision for his pay is made; two camps if provision for pay is made; and the third camp is entirely optional with the student...
There has never been a treaty more radical in its remodelling of international society. The Peace of Westphalia gave the coup de grace to the idea of a united Europe in the Holy Roman Empire and inaugurated an age of sovereign territorial states. The Peace of Utrecht inaugurated an age of commercial and colonial rivalry by express recognition of the principle of the balance of power. The Treaty of Vienna sought to establish a concert of Europe, but with recognition of dynastic interests, it ignored the rising tide of nationalism and democracy. It remained for the present treaty to recognize...