1941: December 8, 1941
This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the University. From page 190: The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor stunned Auburn along with the rest of the nati...
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Auburn The Loveliest Village Collection |
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Auburn University Digital Library |
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Auburn University Libraries |
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Auburn photographs |
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Auburn photographs 1941: December 8, 1941 |
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Auburn photographs Auburn (Ala.); Auburn University; Education, Higher -- Alabama; College students -- Alabama; Auburn University -- Students; World War, 1939-1945; Auburn University -- History; Universities and colleges -- Alabama; Women college students -- Alabama; Male college students -- Alabama; Education -- Higher Education; History -- 1929-1945: The Great Depression and World War II; |
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This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the University. From page 190: The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor stunned Auburn along with the rest of the nation. The next day classes were dismissed and solemn students and faculty members gathered at Langdon Hall to hear over loudspeakers President Franklin D. Roosevelt tell Congress: "Yesterday, December seventh, 1941--a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." The president told Congress, "Hostilities exist ... our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger," and promised, "We shall not settle for less than total victory." Congress agreed. America was at war. So was Auburn.. "Prominent Auburn leaders urged students to guard against war hysteria and remain in classes until the government called upon them to serve," AU Report recalled. "Auburn students heeded their message and adopted a 'How can I help?' philosophy." Students enlisted in the armed forces in great numbers, and Auburn enrollment of 3,640 in the fall of 1942 dropped to 1,710 in 1943. Photo source: Auburn University Archives. |
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1941: December 8, 1941This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the University. From page 190: The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor stunned Auburn along with the rest of the nation. The next day classes were dismissed and solemn students and faculty members gathered at Langdon Hall to hear over loudspeakers President Franklin D. Roosevelt tell Congress: "Yesterday, December seventh, 1941--a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." The president told Congress, "Hostilities exist ... our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger," and promised, "We shall not settle for less than total victory." Congress agreed. America was at war. So was Auburn.. "Prominent Auburn leaders urged students to guard against war hysteria and remain in classes until the government called upon them to serve," AU Report recalled. "Auburn students heeded their message and adopted a 'How can I help?' philosophy." Students enlisted in the armed forces in great numbers, and Auburn enrollment of 3,640 in the fall of 1942 dropped to 1,710 in 1943. Photo source: Auburn University Archives.1941Auburn – Lee County – AlabamaAuburn (Ala.); Auburn University; Education, Higher -- Alabama; College students -- Alabama; Auburn University -- Students; World War, 1939-1945; Auburn University -- History; Universities and colleges -- Alabama; Women college students -- Alabama; Male college students -- Alabama;Education -- Higher Education; History -- 1929-1945: The Great Depression and World War II;black and white photograph, 1826 x 1401 pixelsImageJPEGedp172114.tifLogue, Mickey and Simms, Jack. Auburn, A Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village. 3rd edition. 2013.Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.Auburn University LibrariesengThis image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at achives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.http://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/village/id/12 |
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