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<ul><li><b>Scope and content:</b>  Original Caption: Boston College Students, drill.  Boston College students began drilling Apr. 16, 1917.  Rev. Fr. Charles W. Lyons, S.J. president of the college at a mass meeting of the student body told them of their duty and warned them of the serious situation that is confronting this country.  His announcement of military drill was greeted with prolonged applause.  Boston College students learning to salute.</li></ul>
Date Taken: 4/26/1917</div>
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