Word: wentworth
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...important issues of their era: the academic community has come to expect it. In 1758, according to Samuel Morison's historical accounts the topic of the "Commencement Thesis," of John Adams. Class of 1775, concerned the necessity of civil government. Also in those early days, men such as Thomas Wentworth and Elbridge Gerry debated topics ranging from the Stamp Tax to the balance of powers...
Cambridge was born with a silver spoon in its mouth--before the first foundation was dug, its planners had agreed it would serve well as the capital of this infant colony. Deputy Gov. Thomas Dudley and Gov. John Winthrop led the first expedition, described by historian Thomas Wentworth Higginson at the 250th anniversary as a "semi-military picnic." They picked this bend in the Charles for the governmental seat because it seemed far enough inland to be safe from naval attack, but could be easily defended against overland aggression. And they agreed, along with about ten other officers...