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The origin of the ROTC Department along with that of the University lies in "Land Grant Act" of Congress approved July 2, 1862, and an Act of the Illinois Legislature approved February 28, 1867.
1. History of the University of Illinois ROTC, p. 17. Military Science Department Historical Files.
2. Catalogue and Circular of the Illinois Industrial University, 1876-77, p. 58.
3. ROTC History of the University of Illinois, 1972. 2-05 Original History Files, Military Science Department.
This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
12/10/1963; 1/1964
by type of material and chronologically thereunder
Copy of a brochure prepared by the Army ROTC recording the activities at the November 25, 1963 memorial ceremony for President John F. Kennedy, including transmittal letter, after action report, instructions, death message from Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, statement by President David D. Henry, letters of commendation and newspaper clippings. The file also includes a tape recording of the ceremony by WILL.