War Memorial Dedicated

IN one of the special events of the Class Officers Weekend, the War Memorial Garden Court of Hopkins Center was formally dedicated on the afternoon of May 2. A large granite plaque bearing the names of the 322 Dartmouth men who gave their lives in World War II and in the Korean War was unveiled by Class Chairman Emil Mosbacher Jr. '43, who spoke on behalf of all the Dartmouth classes whose members are among the war dead now memorialized by the College.

The granite plaque, mounted on the east wall of the Center, is in the northwest corner of the garden court. A dining terrace and an area of grass and plantings are part of this court just off the Brookes Refreshment Lounge.

The invocation at the dedication ceremony was given by Class Secretary Stewart Sanders '56, a divinity student; and the Colors were presented by three uniformed students from the Dartmouth ROTC units. President Dickey spoke briefly before introducing Mr. Mosbacher, whose remarks are printed here:

"We stand here this afternoon extremely proud, very humble. Proud of our close and warm association with those friends and classmates whose lives were dedicated to service of their country - and humble before the magnitude of their contribution to the cause in which they believed.

'With 322 Dartmouth men memorialized by the tablet being now dedicated, we cannot call special attention to any one or few, for to each of us certain names, certain faces, certain memories are painfully recalled. Each man here memorialized regardless of when, where or how he met death - gave all that he had to give. These men carried forward to an even higher ground a tradition that dates back to the Revolution and Indian Wars. A tradition that has seen Dartmouth men in the front rank throughout the history of this nation. Whenever there was a 'call to colors,' these men of Dartmouth truly ' 'round the girdled earth did roam' and her spell on them remained as it has on those of us who were more fortunate.

"Those of us here today look about and see a modern Dartmouth. A Dartmouth broadened, improved, a Dartmouth keeping pace with the rapidly changing society it serves - but a Dartmouth that would be recognizable not just because Dartmouth Row still keeps watch over the campus but more importantly recognizable through its dedication to the same ideals of liberty and learning. Dedicated to the hopes that she will continue to supply men such as these - who will offer leadership to our country both in time of peace and in time of war.

"Dartmouth College has always been a leader among its sister institutions and even more so in times of national need. No college or university has given more sons, both student and faculty, plant, equipment - whatever was asked. It is particularly heartening to know that her dedication to these ideals is as strong today as ever, as symbolized by this ceremony and those ceremonies of like nature which are held at every class reunion. It is perhaps especially meaningful today during a time when so many feel that character, integrity, and moral courage are in some areas, at least, on the wane. Let us hope that it is never out of style or unfashionable to reflect on those principles General Mac Arthur paid homage to upon the occasion of his last visit to West Point to accept the Sylvanus Thayer Award — 'Honor, Duty, Country.'

"The selfless dedication of those men becomes more poignant when it is remembered with what great youthful zest, enthusiasm, and abandon the challenge was met. We can today warm ourselves in the reflection of that glory, give thanks that we have known such men, and be grateful that we shared a portion of our lives with them here on the plain of Hanover — and that we shall forever share with them the uncommon heritage of the Dartmouth fellowship."

Granite tablet bearing the names of 322 darmouth men who are menorialized in the Hopins Center Garden Court.