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University address on national crisis and unity
At the University convocation, Dr. Bek delivered a clear, loyal American address amid war anxieties. He praised unity, warned against targeting German Americans, and urged calm language while supporting the war effort and civil rights. He cited Peter Muhlenberg, Lincoln, and Wilson, urging democracy over kings and urging continued language study and solidarity.
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North Dakota
William G. Bek
Department of German
Dr. Bek
South Germany
Bek
Thomas ¥. Kane
Caith and
High Deal
Clunverlain
Tse
Elizabeth Nason
Mra. Chamberlain
University of Pennsylvania
Peter Muhlenbergs
Sethe Lutheran Church
America
Republic
Ofrick Henry
Hemrera
Wilson
Lincoln
Kia Coul
Hohenzolern
Spain
Belshasar
Mene
Tekel
France
Elephane Lavasanne
Navnal
Young
Mannheim
Germany
Ceri
Wilwon