This poem, delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society in Yale College, offers a reflective and thought-provoking view of American culture in 1918. Daniel March's work explores the themes of education, progress, and the future of America. This book is perfect for fans of American poetry and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.