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 Harvard holds its first graduation ceremony
Nine graduates participate in Harvard College's first commencement exercise as about 14 undergrads, family members, clergy, plus Governor Winthrop of the Massachusetts Bay Company, look on. America's first college will go on to become one of the world's most prestigious universities.

Engraving of Harvard University campus, circa 1700 (© GraphicaArtis/Getty Images)