Word: war
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...began by explaining that although it may seem somewhat strange that a man not a contemporary of those Harvard men who fell in the Civil War should be chosen to deliver an address commemorative of their deeds, it is, after all, fitting that the tribute from Harvard to Harvard men should come directly from the University,--in this and in succeeding years from men who are still a part of Harvard undergraduate life...
Those men who went to war from Harvard in 1861 were young men, like the students of today. Fresh from the influence of the University, they were going out to the careers which opened up before them, with high ideals and with ardent hopes. Yet before what they believed to be the call of duty, they sacrificed all that lay before them, unquestioningly and cheerfully...
Again in 1898 Harvard men went to war. Fewer enlisted than in 1861, because the need was less and the duty not so plain. But those who went, in the fever camps of Chicamauga or in the battles in Cuba, did their duty with a faithfulness of which Harvard may be proud...
...annual Memorial Day exercises to commemorate the Harvard men who died in the Civil War, and also the virtues shown by Harvard men at all times of public stress since the College was established, will be held in Sanders Theatre at 12 o'clock tomorrow...
...Memorial Service to commemorate the sons of Harvard who fell in the Civil War. Sanders Theatre, 12 m. Mr. R. C. Bolling will deliver the address. Seats for the students and for members of the G. A. R. Posts will be reserved till...