Harvard University commencement ceremony

While in Boston with his son Priya Nath, Shri Nathji attended the Harvard University commencement ceremony in June 1964 took place on June 11th. It was the 313th commencement, an event marked by tradition, academic pageantry, and formal proceedings such as the ringing of the university bell and the sheriff proclaiming the meeting to order. The ceremony was scheduled to confer thousands of graduate degrees and recognize the academic achievements of the graduating class. The event included a wide array of attendees, from undergraduates to graduate students, faculty, university officials, alumni, and local dignitaries. The ceremony occurred amidst a period of social and political unrest, which was acknowledged by the commencement preacher, who offered prayers for the university and other schools facing turmoil. The ceremony occurred amidst a period of social and political unrest, which was acknowledged by the commencement preacher, who offered prayers for the university and other schools facing turmoil. West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard was among the recipients of an honorary degree.