Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest academic institution in the United States. Interestingly, it is also the first and oldest corporation as well. The school is comprised of ten separate faculties, with 2400 professors, 6700 undergraduates and 12,000 graduate students. The legacy of Harvard includes eight American presidents and many world-renowned notables. Some of Harvard’s most popular sightseeing attractions include the John Harvard statue, whose shoe is known for bringing luck to those who touch it; Harvard Yard, home to the Widener Library, the largest academic library in the United States; and Harvard Square, a historical neighborhood filled with an array of ethnic restaurants, coffee houses, museums and theaters.  Read more... (530 words, estimated 2:07 mins reading time)

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