(Courtesy of Rutgers University Special Collections and University Archives)
The reality of the United States at war could not have been more sobering than for the students at Rutgers University who would soon be recruited to fight. This document is the first public reaction to the news of the war on the Rutgers campus by the administration and student leadership.
Considerations:
1. What is President Clothier asking of the Rutgers community?
2. How does President Clothier appeal to the student body to serve their country during this crisis? What emotions does he attempt to arouse?
3. Based upon the headlines and articles on the front page of The Targum, how would describe the mobilization efforts at Rutgers University?