Saturday, October 1, 2016

This Day in History - Stanford University Officially Opens (1891)

This Day in History

Stanford University Officially Opens (1891)

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California's Stanford University is one of the most prestigious universities in the US. It has extensive research facilities and places a strong emphasis on scientific, technological, and social science research. It was established in 1891 by American railroad builder, politician, and philanthropist Leland Stanford and his wife, as a memorial to their son, Leland Stanford, Jr., who died of typhoid in 1884 at age 15. In fact, the official name of the school is still what?
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