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...hope that the magnitude of the human need will be matched by the magnitude of the response to Mr. Hoover's appeal from every department of Harvard University...
...would rather have the American flag implanted in the hearts of these starving children than flying over the citadels of Europe, said Mr. Herbert Hoover before over a thousand people who had paid $100 a plate for a simple meal of stew, bread and cocoa,--the same meal which is being served to the children of Eastern and Central Europe. In addition to those downstairs, the balcony of Symphony Hall was crowded with men and women who thronged to hear Mr. Hoover's appeal to America to support an "invisible guest...
...Hoover also reported that over $600,000 had already been raised by the Massachusetts State Committee toward their goal of one million dollars. The National Council has passed well beyond the fifteen million dollar mark on its way to the sum of thirty-five million dollars, which is enough to sustain the three and a half million starving children till the next harvest...
...first responsibility lies in the local communities of Europe," Mr. Hoover said, "and the towns of Europe have provided every service in their power, but they are exhausted. America has sided in supplying their deficiencies by organization and commodities. We have aimed to teach self-help in Eastern Europe, and in many cases we have been able to withdraw when the community has once been set on its feet...
...close of the address by Mr. Hoover, the University Glee Club sang a few songs and ended by lowening the American flag and singing "The Star Spangled Banner...