Word: supports
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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WASHINGTON, D. C., FEB. 5, 1917.--Replying to your telegram of the 4th, the Government in the present crisis should receive the hearty support of every citizen, regardless of party or prejudice. Harvard has always been foremost in improving its patriotism by deeds. Let the University maintain the record of the past through indicating the willingness of its student body to serve in any capacity which may be required and to that end opening facilities for the enrolment of volunteers prepared to enlist on the President's call...
However, the die has now been cast, and it is up to everybody worthy of the name of American to abide by its consequences. I sincerely believe that I am speaking for all German-Americans when I say that we will support the President through thick and thin and rise and fall with him. We may not enter into the conflict, if there is to be a conflict, as joyfully and eagerly as some others, but though our hearts are heavy and our souls are sick we see our duty clearly, and will not hestitate to perform...
...least a promise of protection against aggression and of the settlement of international disputes by other means than brute force. I believe that he too is in full agreement with the ideals set forth in President Wilson's speech. Our disagreement is merely as to how we shall support...
...registering the sentiments of the student body in regard to the much-agitated system of universal military training. Without having given an opportunity in its columns for discussion pro and con, the CRIMSON declares emphatically that "Harvard's immediate task is to throw her influence in support of this principle by registering an overwhelming vote in favor of universal military training," and concludes by pointing to such action as a means "to strengthen Harvard's position as a patriotic institution...
...training could be achieved and its pernicious features avoided by the practical application of the plan of the "Invincible Army," offered by the Society of Constructive Defence of New York City. Hereby we should be possessed of a moderately large and well-trained army, which might be used in support of a world league of nations to enforce peace...