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The Star-Ledger she didn't remember the letter. The newspaper said when it was read to her by phone Wednesday, she replied, "Wow."
• Hermann, the first woman to head Rutgers' athletic program and one of three female ADs at the 124 schools that make up college football's top tier, has promised a restart for the program following the ouster of its men's basketball coach and the resignation of other officials.
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Today in History
The Associated Press
• Today is Sunday, May 26, the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year.
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• Today's Highlight in History:
• On May 26, 1913, Actors' Equity Association was organized by a group of actors at the Pabst Grand Circle Hotel in New York; the union's first president was Francis Wilson.
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• On this date:
• In 1521, Martin Luther was banned by the Edict of Worms (vohrms) because of his religious beliefs and writings.
• In 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal on the remaining charges.
• In 1938, the House Un-American Activities Committee was established by Congress.
• In 1940, the evacuation of more than 338,000 Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, began during World War II.
• In 1941, the American Flag House, where Betsy Ross once lived, was donated to the city of Philadelphia.
• In 1942, the U.S. War Department formally established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The Tule (TOO'-lee) Lake Segregation Center for Japanese-American wartime internees opened in northern California.
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