Why did Harvard come first, then America?

Harvard College was founded in 1636, which is the predecessor of Harvard University, while the United States declared its independence in 1776. So Harvard is ahead of the United States in time.

"Harvard first, then America" is widely circulated on Harvard campus, and people accuse Harvard people of arrogance. So why is there such a statement flowing out? Let's talk about it below.

Details 0 1 Harvard College was founded in 1636, which is the predecessor of Harvard University, while the United States declared its independence in 1776. So Harvard is ahead of the United States in time.

The special history of the founding of the United States

After Columbus's voyage opened the Atlantic channel from Europe to America, the first British immigrants arrived in North America in the early17th century, hoping to open up a brand-new ideal home there. Most immigrants were Puritans with classical higher education and attached great importance to education, so Harvard College, the first institution in North America, was established at that time, which was the predecessor of Harvard University after 1636.

However, these British immigrants remained loyal to the British emperor at that time and only colonized in North America. When Harvard was founded, there was no United States of America. After the founding of 100 years, through the war of independence, the United States declared its independence on 1776 and officially became "America". So Harvard came first, then America.