The first college in America, Harvard University, was established in 1636 by the Massachusetts Bay colony. The school was founded by a group of Puritans who sought to create a place of learning where students could study the Bible and prepare for Christian service. John Harvard, a young clergyman from England, bequeathed half of his property and library to the new college, which was named in his honor. The university's early focus on biblical studies and Christian education laid the foundation for American literacy and education.
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