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This Week in Princeton History for May 6-12
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a student expresses unhappiness, an alum talks about the challenges and rewards of working as a White House press secretary, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for August 28-September 3
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a sophomore is suspended for multiple infractions, the Tigertones perform for the U.S. President, and more. August 29, 1803—Sophomore Francis A. DeLiesselin, Class of 1805, is brought before the faculty to address several infractions:…
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This Week in Princeton History for January 16-22
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a riot paralyzes the campus, a senior performs for the U.S. president, and more. January 18, 1893—The faculty approve a resolution ending supervision of exams, provided that students sign a pledge stating that they…
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This Week in Princeton History for January 4-10
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, the school’s president petitions Bill Clinton for an end to a “discriminatory policy,” Nassau Hall gets new tigers, and more. January 4, 1836—Two students “having been detected in having ardent spirits in their rooms”…
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This Week in Princeton History for October 5-11
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, President Bill Clinton speaks on campus for the third time, classes begin after a long delay, and more. October 5, 2000—Sitting U.S. President Bill Clinton interacts with students in a tent outside after giving…
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This Week in Princeton History for June 1-7
In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, a sitting U.S. president gives the Commencement address, a judge tries to get information about damage to Nassau Hall, and more. June 2, 1851—Thomas Mifflin Hall, Class of 1853, celebrates his sixteenth birthday at…
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Princeton’s 250th Anniversary Commencement with speaker President Bill Clinton
On June 6th, 1996, as part of the University’s 250th Anniversary celebration, U.S. President Bill Clinton delivered the principal address at the 249th Commencement ceremonies, a departure from the Princeton tradition of having the University President deliver the ceremony’s major remarks. The video includes the entire commencement program starting with the procession (00:02), then the…
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