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A cornerstone is traditionally the first stone laid for the building’s structure, and it reminds people of the geographical location of the building. Cornerstones became a symbol of a new era by indicating prosperity and opportunity. Their pieces became collected from the historical interest of marking previously standing buildings. The cornerstone laying is often known as a ceremonial event rather than the first step of the construction process. During the ceremony, the cornerstone is laid with a ceremonial trowel by a well-known member of the institution or a local celebrity.

This building appears to be the early architectural design of the Pontifical College Josephinum, with its cornerstone laid in Worthington, Ohio 1929, a week before stock markets crashed bringing the sign of the Great Depression. The Josephinum was originally a German school for priests focusing on serving Catholic immigrant families. But as the demand for German-speaking priests declined, the Josephinum shifted its attention to prepare men for Church services within the United States and around the world. The portrait in the middle appears to be a photo of Monsignor Joseph Jessing, who is the founder of the Josephinum. The other two portraits are unknown at this time.

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Dover native George Warren Cripps (1916-1983) served three terms as Delaware’s State Auditor from 1966-1973 but lost his re-election campaign of 1972. Cripps, a Republican, also unsuccessfully ran for the Delaware State Senate in 1974, and for Delaware Governor in 1976. Prior to serving as auditor, Cripps was a successful businessman, running Capitol Glass & Mirror Inc and was President of the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce from 1961-1963.

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The phrase “Make Love, Not War” was a popular protest chant in the 1960s as thousands of Americans marched against United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Origins of the phrase cannot be certain, but research has shown two possibilities: Penelope Rosemont or Diane Newell Meyer. Penelope Rosemont believes the origin lies with her and the buttons her bookshop made for the Chicago Mother’s Day Peace March in May 1965. But a full month earlier, Diane Newell Meyer was a student at the University of Oregon and remembers writing the phrase on an envelope and pinning it to her shirt before going to an anti-Vietnam War demonstration in April 1965. Her picture was taken and posted in a May 9th (1965) article written by Mitchell Levitas for the New York Times Magazine.

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William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States, and served two consecutive terms from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. McKinley was a popular president. He had led the country to victory in the Spanish-American war, which played a part in his decisive reelection in 1900, with Teddy Roosevelt as his vice president. Roosevelt, ever the outdoorsman, was traveling in the Adirondacks when McKinley was shot and killed. 13 hours later, he took the presidential oath, meaning that the United States technically had no president for those 13 hours.

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Eugene D. Bookhammer (June 14, 1918 – February 23, 2013) was the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware. He was a dedicated Republican politician who served two terms: first under Republican Russell W. Peterson in 1969, then under Democrat Sherman W. Tribbitt until 1977. Prior to becoming Lieutenant Governor, from 1962 to 1968 Bookhammer served in the Delaware State Senate. Before entering politics, Bookhammer served as an infantrymen in the US Army. He became a decorated veteran of World War II: his heroic actions and injuries earned him a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. 

Bookhammer was a  lifelong philanthropist and beloved by his community. He generously donated his time and money to the Boy Scouts, Wesley College, and Beebe Medical Center.

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The Swinging Friar is the mascot of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team. The mascot first appeared in 1958 when the team was still a minor league organization. He was named after the Spanish Franciscan friars who founded the Mission San Diego de Alcala in the 18th century. In 1968, the Padres joined Major League Baseball and kept the Swinging Friar as the team emblem until 1984. The logo returned as a sleeve patch on alternate jerseys in 1996. The Swinging Friar mascot wears a hooded cloak, rope belt, and sandals on the field. During home games on Sundays, he wears a camouflage cloak to honor the military and its history in San Diego.

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Blueberry Hound is a mascot for the French River Trading Post, located in Alban, French River, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1956, the Trading Post is a family-run roadside stop for travelers along scenic Highway 69. What began as a small gift shop has expanded into a complete hospitality experience with a restaurant and a motel. The French River Trading Post sells Canadian products, souvenirs, and local First Nations crafts. They are known for their specialty fudges and ice creams. The Hungry Bear is also a mascot; he and Blueberry Hound visit hourly to take photos with guests.