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Originally posted by AGDAlum
P.E.O. differed from Pi Beta Phi, Beta Theta Pi, and Phi Delta Theta (all at IWC) in that it did not have a pledge period.
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Correct me if i'm mistaken, but I believe that no groups had pledge periods back then. I know that one of our brothers was initiated i think exactly one week after accepting the invitatation. Just long enough to learn the history AND do all the pre-ritual activities. I don't think pledging became popular untill the 1950's. I know hazing didn't start until the 1960's or so. The people that came back from WWII had just seen war, their friends killed, and probably the effects of the holocaust. They simply weren't in the mood to screw around with people. They wanted something sincere, solemn, meaningful and uplifting. Like a fraternity ritual.
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