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Federation Philosophy, working together for the greater good. (hint hint
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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">“A Legacy of
Loyalty"<BR><BR>During the difficult days of World War II, enrollment at
universities<BR>in the United States had fallen so much that many venerable
schools<BR>were on the verge of bankruptcy. Notre Dame was one of
those<BR>universities. With so many young people going off to war, the
school<BR>was left with few students and even fewer financial
resources.<BR><BR>At the same time, the U.S. Naval Academy was facing a
different<BR>problem—the Navy needed more officers than the academy was able
to<BR>produce. So the decision was made to establish naval
training<BR>facilities at other universities across the country and send
young<BR>people there to attend college and become naval officers. Notre
Dame<BR>was one of the universities chosen.<BR><BR>As a result, Notre Dame had
an influx of students, and several new<BR>facilities were built on the campus
that served Notre Dame for years.<BR>Many believe that the assistance from the
Navy helped save Notre Dame<BR>during a difficult time.<BR><BR>Long before the
war—and even longer since—Notre Dame and Navy have<BR>enjoyed a spirited
football rivalry. Even during those years when<BR>Notre Dame was a national
football powerhouse and Navy wasn’t, the two<BR>institutions kept the tradition
going in honor of the mutual<BR>assistance they received during a challenging
time. It has remained<BR>one of college football’s most beloved
rivalries.1<BR><BR>Notre Dame and Navy have played each other every football
season for<BR>over 80 years, but it’s about more than just football. The lesson
of<BR>two football teams bound together over the decades is this: you
don’t<BR>drop your friends.<BR><BR>When hard times come, and they do for each of
us, let us remember<BR>those who lend a hand, those who lift and help us.
Perhaps it was a<BR>teacher, a coach, a neighbor, or a friend who stepped in to
help at a<BR>crucial time. Let us stay true to them by remaining grateful and
loyal<BR>to their legacy.<BR><BR>Let us never forget those who helped make the
present possible.<BR><BR>1. See Craig Chval, “Notre Dame–Navy Football Rivalry,”
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