1946:
September
4,000 veterans file into Memorial Hall for registration.
October
Harvardevens Village opens, giving 60 veterans' families places to live.
December
Faculty backs single A.B. degree; waives former Latin requirement.
Harvard Observatory turns 100.
1947:
January
Faculty drops War Science concentration.
February
University reports total enrollment at 4,900.
Cambridge City Council announces plan to use parking meters to regulate local parking.
March
University announces President James B. Conant '14 will take a class.
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