Irish Creed proudly presents:
"Fightin' Words"
"Fightin' Words"
a series of quotes to get the Fightin' Irish Faithful in the proper fightin' mood
as we count down the final days until the 2012 season of Notre Dame Football
“This is a happy day in my life. I am deeply honored in being admitted to the ranks of the men of Notre Dame. I have cheered for old Notre Dame for most of my life, and so you can understand my feelings as I come for the first time to this great university dedicated to Our Lady of the Lake… The University of Notre Dame, from its modest beginnings under Fr. Sorin, has risen steadily until now under the inspired leadership of Fr. Cavanaugh, it occupies a unique position in the educational pattern of this country…
You men graduating today carry the burden of exceptional responsibilities… if you live as responsible Catholic men… your second responsibility can best be understood by recognizing the purposes for which Notre Dame was founded… Never before in our history has there been a greater need for men of integrity and courage in public service…”
You men graduating today carry the burden of exceptional responsibilities… if you live as responsible Catholic men… your second responsibility can best be understood by recognizing the purposes for which Notre Dame was founded… Never before in our history has there been a greater need for men of integrity and courage in public service…”
-JFK, Commencement Address, University of Notre Dame, 1/29/1950
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