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of Arts and Sciences known as the "Chair of Americanism". This Chair was estab-
lished to present courses and lectures on American ideals, American government, Ameri-
can institutions, and American citizenship.
 The Professor of Americanism teaches courses in American History and promotes
special programs on American ideals. Although the University requires all freshmen
to take an eight credit, two semester course entitled, "American Institutions", a number
of additional courses in American History are offered as electives. One course, "The
Growth of American Democracy", is taught by the Professor of Americanism, and in
it special attention is given to the development of American ideals as contrasted to
the ideologies of other countries. The central theme in all American History courses
is the struggle of the people of the United States for a more perfect democracy.
 Part of the income from the endowment of the Chair of Americanism is used to
bring outstanding Americans to the University of Florida for a series of addresses on
the theme of American traditions. Freshmen and sophomores are required to attend
these lectures on the American Way of Life; and many of the lectures are published
and distributed as a part of the Americanism program of the University. In addition,
the Chair of Americanism provides the means whereby faculty members of the Uni-
versity of Florida can address business, professional, and service clubs and emphasize
the traditions and ideals of the United States to adult groups throughout the State of
Florida.