memorial stadium in 1930s

Memorial Stadium

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Memorial Stadium

KU’s football stadium was the University’s first major war memorial. The Stadium was built in the years following the First World War to commemorate the 129 students and alumni who died making “the world safe for democracy.” KU Memorial Stadium was dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1922.

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“Within the light on Oread’s hill
Above the valley’s golden beauty,
Our comrades’ spirit hovers still
The mem’ry of their faith in duty
They died that we might have the peace
For which mankind has ever striven.
Their call to us will never cease:
‘Give ye always as we have given.’”


The Memorial Hymn
Construction on Memorial Stadium in 1963

Construction on Memorial Stadium in 1963

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Memorial Stadium being originally constructed in 1921

Memorial Stadium being originally constructed in 1921

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Memorial Stadium filled with football fans in the 60s

Memorial Stadium filled with football fans in the 60s

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Football fans at Kansas Memorial Stadium circa 1979

Football fans at Kansas Memorial Stadium circa 1979

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About Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium is one of three World War I Memorials on the campus of the University of Kansas. The initiative to build the stadium came about following a rousing homecoming victory over an old foe. Video courtesy of the Kansas Alumni Association.

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