Word: background
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...historical background of West Point is rich in colorful details, which of necessity, must be omitted from a brief record. We have but outlined the Revolutionary period, Civil War Days, and the stirring times during the World War. West Point, then, is even now a child, a child whose strength is built from the youth of the country, a child whose diet is mil--the milk of War. Has it not been said, "To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace":? West Point is, and always will be, the backbone of the nation...
...international peace." The Conversations. Into the Blue Ridge Mountains next day to do that surveying repaired President and Prime Minister. The world press waited. Not only had it no "details" to report but it could not even see the two talkers. Long, inspired screeds were written against the emotional background of the moment, establishing only two concrete facts: 1) Britain and the U. S. would agree to keep their fleets equal, the degree of potency probably being dependent upon what Britain considers her world-wide requirements. 2) Britain, with the U. S. concurring, would issue an invitation to France, Italy...
...indication of the financial background of many a stock purchaser was seen in the inquiry received by a broker from a customer as to whether Cuba Cane was or was not a corporation dealing in walking sticks, crutches...
...insignia recommended by the council would consist of red numerals on a black background to be worn on a white sweater with no letters to signify what division of the minor sports the athlete has represented. The minor sports "H" which consists of the same colors was adopted by the Student Council last year and has been adopted in many other colleges throughout the country recently...
...lives of really great teachers confer a double blessing upon the institutions which they serve. Not only is their influence felt directly by the students who have the privilege of listening directly to them, but the inspiration planted in the hearts of these men ripens into a background of tradition which colors the whole subsequent life of the institution. More tangible perhaps are the various endowments and memorials which devoted followers establish in order to perpetuate the ideals which some great teacher strove to make part of the lives of those who came to him to learn. Such...