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The First Winter Convocation, the GW Flag and Seal

"On the twenty-second of February, 1905, the Trustees, Members of the Faculties, alumni, and students of The George Washington Univerrsity met in University Hall and then proceeded to Lafayette Opera House, where the Convocation exercises were held. Music was furnished by the United States Marine Band. The University Glee Club sang."

"President Charles Willis Needham then opened the proceedings by announcing the official adoption of a University flag, which was hanging draped above the stage. While the Marine Band played "The George Washington March," the official President's march during the administration of President Washington, the flag was unveiled by Mr. Irvin S. Peper, president of the association of class presidents. The new seal of the University, the design of which was adopted by the Board of Trustees on November 16, 1904, was formally accepted as the seal of the University from this date. Both the seal and the flag were designed and donated by Mr. Frederick D. Owen, of Washington."

 

 

 

 

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