1969:
Following student antimilitary protests, the Faculty votes to end Harvard's ROTC program.
mid-1970s:
The University revives program in current form, with Harvard cadets receiving instruction through MIT.
Spring, 1990:
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Faculty Council issues an ultimatium, promising to sever all ties unless the military admits gays and lesbians.
Spring, 1992:
News President Neil L. Rudenstine and Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles say the ultimatim is "not binding" and convene a new committee.
Fall, 1992:
The committee issues its compromise proposal; Bill Clinton, who has promised to end the ban on gays in the military, is elected president.
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