Word: belief
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...States had had three brigades of regulars in 1861 they could have occupied Richmond, New Orleans and Charleston, and stopped the war there. If, in 1915, the United States had had a regular force of half a million, and fairly efficient reserve of twice that number, it is my belief," said Professor Johnston, "That the Lusitania would never have been sunk...
...inevitable that it should at some time break through its respectable restraints and take its arrogant way of blood and fire. It chose the hour when it thought the milder manner had served its purpose. Nothing was made clearer by the propaganda conducted in this country than the belief of Potsdam that "kultur" had conquered in America and had paved the way for unhindered violence...
...significant fact, nevertheless, it that three men mention the belief that the War Department wants to call the younger men. "I believe it will be lowered to 19 on account of the opinions held by the War Department," wrote Senator Kirby of Arkansas. Representative Mott of New York thinks that "military authorities are unanimous in maintaining that it should be as low as that." Hon. Bertrand H. Snell thinks that the younger men will be called for training but will not be sent across the water until they...
...their homes for an indefinite period without pay would be a breach of promise on the part of the Government. The training camps full quota of officers would be immediately required. In consequence thousands of men beyond draft age gave up their jobs and suspended many responsibilities in the belief that their services were really needed. If these men pass their examinations for commission they are entitled to be used either for further training, or with troops. Such was the promise when they went into camp, and the Government owes it to them as well as to its own self...
...advantages in such a change would be great. Many men have spent two and even three summers under military discipline; many who have only been in last summer's corps could easily command a company. The belief that there are only twelve men in college fit to command a large unit or to act as supply and top sergeants is unsound and untenable. The men now training here should be given every possible opportunity to exercise leadership. If some are fit for captaincies and the rank of the higher sergeant positions, there is no valid reason for preventing them...