Kurt Waldheim breaking ground for tree planted in his honor.

ID: 5799 ~ Source: Courtesy of Eastern Washington Universities Archive Department.
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Kurt Waldheim, seen holding an autographed, golden shovel, breaking ground for the planting of an Austrian Pine in his honor above a plaque to commemorate his visit to EWU.

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By Matthew C. Schultz
In 1982, Eastern Washington University set out to find a notable commencement speaker to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Invitations to participate in the centennial celebrations went out to notable alumni, state and federal congressional…