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2024 Howard University Charter Day Convocation

2024 Howard University Charter Day Convocation

Howard University was founded on March 2, 1867, by Civil War hero Gen. Oliver O. Howard, who also served as its president and leader of the Freedmen’s Bureau. President Andrew Johnson approved the University Charter on the same day to create an institution dedicated to the betterment of humanity.

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2024 Howard University Charter Day Convocation is a local public television program presented by WHUT

2024 Howard University Charter Day Convocation

2024 Howard University Charter Day Convocation

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Charter Day 2024 honors the 157th anniversary of the founding of Howard University. (56m 50s)

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