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...went through an archway and there was a court filled with graceful trees. Another archway led to a lovely pool. That temple was full of pleasant surprises -- it made me feel calm and at peace...

Author: By Robert E. Smith, | Title: Minoru Yamasaki | 10/13/1962 | See Source »

Though the route of the new artery has been announced, Councilors fear that it will pass through the eastern part of Cambridge, thus causing "the loss of hundreds of homes" and dividing the city into two sections. According to the resolution, the value of property near the archway would fall, and new "blighted might result...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cambridge Asks Volpe To Meet on Highway | 2/28/1961 | See Source »

When she arrived at the Hall of Mirrors, the Shah, resplendent in his commander in chief's uniform, had already passed through the main archway seven times, repeating, "Allah be praised." Three times the black-turbaned Imam of Teheran asked Farah the question, "Are you prepared to marry the Shahanshah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi?" Only the third time was Farah supposed to answer "Yes," lest she appear too eager. When the answer was given, the Queen Mother placed a diamond necklace around Farah's neck, and the Minister of Court brought the couple two gold rings upon a golden...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IRAN: The Shah Takes a Bride | 1/4/1960 | See Source »

...stayed on after the 1916-24 occupation to become a colonel in Trujillo's army and president of the Dominican Airline. Last week, before 1,600 guests in white ties and formal gowns, in a wedding party that included the dictator as best man, Alma marched under an archway of swords and took Hector in marriage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Presidential Wedding | 12/21/1959 | See Source »

...friendly-looking man behind the thick-lensed glasses peered around him at the triumphal archway, the red, white, and green Italian flags, the guards of honor, the crowds, the bands, the bannered words of welcome: BENVENUTO AL PRESIDENTE GRONCHI. Along Pennsylvania Avenue he rode at a stately pace, surrounded by the trappings accorded only to the nation's most distinguished visitors, amid the resounding music of military bands. At the White House President Eisenhower was waiting on the steps. "So good to see you," Eisenhower greeted his visitor. "It is the first time an Italian President has visited this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FOREIGN RELATIONS: Benvenuto | 3/12/1956 | See Source »

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