[1] The Michigan Union formed in 1904 as "an 'all-inclusive organization' focused on providing feelings of unity for men on campus.

"[2] After the Michigan Union acquired the Cooley home, Professor Emil Lorch of the Department of Architecture made alterations for adaptation as a clubhouse.

[1] After the end of the First World War, the Union interior was finally completed, and the building officially opened in 1919.

"[1] A swimming pool, planned for the building since its design, finally opened in 1925 after sufficient funds were collected to construct it.

"[1] In 1929, the Michigan League, designed by the Pond brothers, was built on North University Avenue as the women's union.

To the right is the scholar, looking towards Central and North Campus, home of the student life of the University of Michigan.

In a speech delivered on the steps of the Michigan Union October 14, 1960 at 2:00 a.m., presidential candidate John F. Kennedy announced his Peace Corps proposal.