Word: aikens
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Aiken, obviously upset by the interruption, offered the lectern to Rendell with a sweeping gesture of his hand. Rendell demurred, and there was an exchange of words the audience could not hear. Aiken finally decided he could not continue, so he took his seat next to Rendell, and the platform was left without a speaker...
While Warren was making his plea, the two men seemed to reach an understanding, and they announced that Rendell had apologized for interrupting and Aiken had accepted. Aiken returned to the lectern...
Withdrawal would lessen the size and importance of the military establishment in this country, Aiken said. "And the war leaves us with a bad conscience, such as I've not seen in my life." Throughout his speech, most of which he read, he emphasized the importance of peace in strengthening the collective American personality...
...Aiken, formerly a Harvard professor, did not disagree only with Rendell. He also attacked Thomas Boylston Adams, candidate for the Senate, who earlier in the evening advocated negotiations. "That is malarkey," Aiken roared. "We have two choices: fight or withdraw...
...When Aiken finished, he shook hands with Rendell as the crowd cheered for some time. Aiken rose again to acknowledge the applause and quipped, "Maybe I should be running for the Senate...