Word: talking
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...annual talk to Freshmen Monday evening at Phillips Brooks House, Doctor Albert Parker Fitch '00 emphasized the necessity of keeping intact the ideals for which the soldiers of the Allies have fought and died. He said that the responsibility for "carrying on" rested upon the few men who are left in College, especially upon Freshmen...
...interesting to talk to the German wounded prisoners of whom I have had quite a number. They all feel that the war is over and they seem very glad of it. They realize how much they have been deceived by their superiors regarding the fighting strength of the Americans...
...been postponed this year on account of the influenza epidemic will be given at Phillips Brooks House on Wednesday evening, November 13. President Lowell will speak and Dr. Davison will be in charge of the informal singing throughout the evening. Arthur Beane '11, the retiring Graduate Secretary, will talk to the men about the Phillips Brooks House Association. Ralph H. Howe '19, the President of the Association, will preside...
...short prayer by Professor Edward C. Moore, chairman of the Board of Preachers at the University. President Lowell will then deliver his address to the graduates. He will be followed by Admiral Wood, who will award the diplomas, and Commander Lundy, who will conclude the exercises with his talk. Arrangements have been made to provide music between the various speeches...
Patriotism is measured by a man's contribution to his country. It doesn't mean idle talk or a superficial waving of the flag. It requires real sacrifice, of money, of time, and of human lives. We who still remain at home can do little enough toward furthering our country's cause. When called upon for that share we must not be found wanting...