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MIT celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Institute’s move from Boston to Cambridge with an innovative parade by land and water, the Boston Herald reports. “MIT alumnus Oliver Smoot, class of ’62 — of the “smoot” unit of measurement — led the parade over the bridge as Grand Marshal, and Car Talk’s Ray Magliozzi, class of ’73, was on hand.”

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MIT's "Crossing the Charles" procession and competition was a featured part of the Institute's Moving Day festivities, May 7, 2016. Here, grand marshal Oliver Smoot '62 (right) rides at the front of the parade.

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MIT marks 100 years in Cambridge with “Crossing the Charles” parade and evening celebration.