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...arrival in France the Unit will be subdivided into a number of small groups, which will be allotted to different towns and departments along the Marno and Mouse. The smaller groups of six and seven each, will be living and working in the towns and villages between Rheims and Verdun, where the most interesting work is to be done. It is understood that two of the men who show the highest qualifications will work at Rheims under the direct supervision of the architect of Rheims Cathedral...
Harvard University bears on its records the name of many famous and honored visitors, but few of them can outshine the new name which is to be added today--that of Robert Georges Nivelle. So long as the story of Verdun is told will its defender be remembered as one of the great generals of the war; his defense of the city was not merely a strategic victory in itself--it shattered the German morale, and brought relief and encouragement to the forces of the Allies fighting against despair and doubt...
General Nivelle Verdun Hero...
General Nivelle, one of the foremost French leaders during the war, commanded the French Army which saved Verdun from the Germans. He is visiting America as the delegate from his government to the Pilgrim Tercentenary Celebration of the American Mayflower Council. During his two days in Boston his time is well taken up with speeches and dinners. Tonight, after his speech at the Union, he is to dine in town, and later address a meeting of the Federal Council of American Churches on "Christian Internationalism...
General Nivelle, who gained fame during the war as commander of the French troops, which defended Verdun, is at present on a tour of the United States, having been sent by the French government as a delegate to the Pilgrim Tercentenary celebration of the American Mayflower Council. He is coming to Boston for two days for the celebration this week, and during his stay will make several speeches. After his talk at the Union he is scheduled to speak before the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ of America. Both he and Colonel Azan are to be the guests...