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While not directly related to the ongoing controversy over the ROTC’s role on campus, Flowers’ high profile visit gave the Army ROTC unit visibility during a period of thawing relations with the University administration...
Originally kicked off campus as a result of the Vietnam War, the ROTC suffered a further setback in 1993 when the Faculty Council voted to stop funding for the MIT-based unit because of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy...
Currently, the Harvard ROTC unit is funded indirectly through an alumni trust, although the commissioning ceremony does take place on campus...
...late, University President Lawrence H. Summers has been increasingly vocal in his support of the ROTC, and since Sept. 11, voices from many quarters have called for Harvard to officially recognize the ROTC unit...
Although he did not address the ongoing controversy, Flowers said the ROTC teaches cadets skills that will be important in both military and civilian life— describing the program as “a unique opportunity to get a great education in leadership...