Word: tactful
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...summer was due in very large measure to his untiring efforts as Commandant. It would have been difficult to find a better man for the job. His solid ability and conscientious service won the respect of the cadets, and his consideration and constant good nature won their affection. By tact and good judgment he was able to be exacting and at the same time beloved. More important, perhaps, he presented to young men of an age when example counts quite as much as precept a conspicuous instance of what a soldier's life should be, a combination of clean living...
Never since the stormy days of the California dispute have official relations with Japan been more friendly, and the courtesy and tact of Baron Ishii have done much to bring this about. But to reap the full fruits of this change of official sentiment it is necessary to supplement it by an earnest attempt to change public sentiment. Moderation and politeness in our press are deeply appreciated by such a sensitive people as the Japanese. And as by public expression, international friendships are made and unmade, it gives all of us a chance by our words as well...
...emotional, idealistic, and ever ready to respond to chivalrous action, has followed suit, and already a goodly number of her states have severed relations with Germany and lent their moral support to the Allies. A great advance has been made in the feeling of Pan-American unity, which with tact and prudence on the part of our diplomats, should lead to an understanding and friendship of lasting benefit to both continents...
Educating Mexico is an undertaking not to be entered upon lightly. The task of bringing a people from educational darkness into light is one which calls for an administrator of the utmost tact and executive ability, for unselfish devotion on the part of a large body of professors, and for considerable funds of money. It may be expected to yield large results, not only in the regeneration of Mexico, but in the promotion of more amicable relations between the two sister republics of North America. The Mexicans have neither the resources nor the equipment to educate themselves...
...most of us he was better known through his position as chairman of the Committee on Electives. The office was one which required a comprehensive knowledge of the details of the educational system, and more important, an inexhaustible amount of tact and diplomatic skill. All these requirements Professor Parker fulfilled in a commendable manner. Never demonstrative or effusive, he met all who came to him for advice simply and courteously. He was always just in his decisions; patient and forebearing in his judgements. Whoever came to him for advice found a man who took a personal interest in the particular...