University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Dedication Realizing that war can be no solution to the prob- lems and differences between men, but that such con- flict can only magnify and and aggravate these differ- ences, let us resolve ourselves to striving toward the elimination of war. Let us begin to foster the idealism of such men as Wilson, Kellogg and Roosevelt. To scoff at idealism as being impractical, has gained us nothing. Now let us realize the value of idealism as a stimulant causing man to realize that he must live with his fellow man. We must now begin to dedicate ourselves to work- ing toward a life wherein all men can live decently and securely. It is in this sense that this book is dedicated — dedi- cated in the hope that man can direct his affairs in a way that will provide for his own welfare. It is dedi- cated to the effort that is being made and to the effort that must yet come — the effort that will bring a greater measure of peace and security for all men. The book is dedicated to the efforts made by this University to promote international understanding. It is dedicated to such programs as the Student Project for Amity among Nations, the Cosmopolitan Club, the YMCA, and YWCA. It is dedicated to those who think in terms of amity between nations and universal under- standing. It is dedicated to a peaceful world.