Word: americae
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Washington's smart official and diplomatic life, has not been seen frequently enough concluding statesman-like negotiations for his government. Tall, distinguished, invariably well-groomed and polished, the Belgian diplomat is nevertheless regarded by some of the leaders of his government as what might be termed in America 'high...
...report that he held the office of Secretary of the Treasury illegally because of stock ownership in industrial corporations. An ancient statute prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from being interested in "trade or commerce." Mr. Mellon freely admitted that he owns stock in the Aluminum Co. of America and other big concerns, but explained that he had resigned all his directorships and other business offices upon entering Federal service (TIME, April...
...basic question involved is a large one, one which will surely confront America for the next few decades. As yet we have been unable to decide whether we shall have active government control of business, and in the few cases where we do have it, how much power the board or commission shall wield. The Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Reserve Board are unique in being the only government bodies that have grown to a position of real power, and now both are being challenged by big business...
...universities have their own fine traditions and individuality. The very picture of the older buildings in Harvard Yard, of Connecticut Hall at Yale and of Nassau Hall here at Princeton have about them a charm and tradition that calls to mind almost poignantly the older America of Colonial days. These colleges were nurtured in a sturdy and rugged individualism and a sound scholarship that is the pride of these institutions. But I must confess that I have somewhat the feeling that I would if they were to substitute a Gothic tower for the Capitol dome when I see the Gothic...
...exhibition of the works of William Blake is now being held in Gallery IX of the New Fogg Art Museum. There are original drawings, reproductions of watercolor drawings for "Young's Night Thoughts," engravings for the "Book of Job," "Dante," and "America," and a copy of "Young's Night Thoughts" illustrated with engravings made by Blake from his watercolor drawings...