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Word: indebtedness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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So, too, was Young's diplomacy crucial to Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign. He mobilized a voter registration drive, mustering black support for Carter. When Carter later blundered into saying that any neighborhood had a right to maintain its "ethnic purity," Young objected but stood by him and...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: The Turbulent Times of an Outspoken Ambassador | 8/27/1979 | See Source »

In that context, John Paul speculated on the ethnic significance of his election as Pope last Oct. 16. "Is it not the intention of the Holy Spirit that this Polish Pope?this Slav Pope?should at this precise moment manifest the spiritual unity of Christian Europe? Although there are two...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Triumphal Return | 6/18/1979 | See Source »

The Crimson ran an editorial that appeared exactly 102 years ago last Friday hailing Thayer's invention: "The new mask was proved a complete success, since it entirely protects the face and head and adds greatly to the confidence of the catcher, who need not feel that he is every...

Author: By Robert Sidorsky, | Title: How Harvard Invented the Tools of Ignorance | 4/24/1979 | See Source »

So what does Jimmy Carter do when Jerry and Betty Ford turn up at the White House the next day for the presentation of their official portraits?* Praises both of them to the skies, that's what. Said Carter: "I want to welcome back to the White House one...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Jerry & Jimmy | 6/5/1978 | See Source »

But not for political reasons. Muriel was never a fan of Washington and not particularly fond of politics. But close friends say that on his deathbed Humphrey asked her to accept the post; moreover, Muriel feels indebted to her husband's loyal staff. By going to Washington, she would...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Rousing Farewell | 1/30/1978 | See Source »

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