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Jackson Oxler | Wednesday, November 13, 2019
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, making Nov. 11 a national holiday to celebrate and honor all the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States military. That day was celebrated at Notre Dame on Monday as well. The Reserve Officers’ Training
Amelia Love | Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets kept vigil for 24 hours at the Clarke Memorial Fountain, starting Monday and ending Tuesday afternoon. Cadets had 30-minute shifts, and at the conclusion of the 24 hours, a celebration was held in honor of Veterans Day. Freshman Parker McDowell’s shift began at 4:30
Serena Zacharias | Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) units gathered at the Clarke Memorial Fountain on Tuesday to participate in a Veterans Day celebration in honor of all of those who have served in the United States military. From 4:30 p.m. Monday until the ceremony Tuesday, midshipmen and cadets stood vigil at the
Emma Borne | Monday, November 16, 2015
Students wearing all black gathered at the Clarke Memorial Fountain, known colloquially as Stonehenge, on Sunday evening to show support for minority students on college campuses across the country who have recently faced injustices. Senior Rachel Wallace gathered the students together and began the evening with a moment of silence for those who suffer from
Jenna Wilson | Thursday, November 12, 2015
God. Country. Notre Dame. On Nov. 11, this traditional Notre Dame motto took on an even deeper significance as Veteran’s Day was observed on North Quad by Notre Dame’s Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units. The celebration of Veteran’s Day began at 5 p.m. on Nov. 10, when a 24-hour vigil at the Clarke
Ryne Quinlan | Thursday, September 17, 2015
It’s an excellent time to be a student at the University of Notre Dame. With fall looming, football booming and the promise of friends and fun times ahead, every Notre Dame student has something to look forward to. As one of those students, I’m very excited to be back. And just like other students, I
Catherine Owers | Monday, November 10, 2014
Navy, Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and midshipmen began their 24-hour vigil at the Clarke Memorial Fountain on North Quad yesterday, honoring the legacy of American veterans of war on Veterans Day. Senior and Midshipman First Class Lizzie Terino said the vigil began Monday at 4:30 p.m. and will last until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. “To honor the legacy