Phi Beta Kappa 2009

Harvard's 358th Commencement begins: a beautiful day, a bittersweet poem, a cautionary talk, a president's wisdom and good wishes - and hymns, prayers and farewells.

Slideshow

2:49 run time

June 2, 2009

Credits

Photography - News Office photographers

Audio - Evan Whitney

Producer - Rebecca E. Rollins

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