Word: brilliants
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...most of Britain, Australia and the U.S., that seemed a matter for profound gloom. But although the campaign had been lost, there were indications that after details of the Battle of Greece became known, the Greek campaign might possibly go down in history as one of the most brilliant tactical operations of British Empire arms. Although Hitler's men have not yet been stopped, this battle showed that if ever Britons confront Germans on anything like equal terms, Britain stands a good chance of winning...
...support of Franklin Roosevelt, which was more important to her than Congressional or public popularity. Mutual friends explain that Mr. Roosevelt is used to dominant women who talk a lot, that he understands Madam Perkins, that they think alike, that she is unquestionably a brilliant woman. To her belongs credit for much New-Deal legislation...
...series of programs with the Civilization Councillors over short wave station WRUL. Professor Friedrich gives a section on the radio as a social force, in Government 25. Charles Siepmann, noted authority on radio, gave a series of lectures last fall. Norman Corwin and Phil Cohen, the most brilliant men at CBS, have been guest speakers. The Crimson Network runs a full-fledged station, and the Radio Workshop has been organized specifically for the writing of drama for the air waves...
...After a brilliant first inning which saw three Crimson runs cross the plate on a single, a double and a triple, the bottom suddenly dropped out and amid a flurry of errors and extra-base hits, the Boston University nine went on to wallop the Stahlmen by a lop-sided 15 to 7 score on windswept Nickerson Field yesterday afternoon...
...Great God Brown," written in 1925, was the first of pupil O'Neill's so-called psychological plays. It contrasts the dull but successful businessman with the brilliant, erratic artist. To help develop his characters, the playwright has them wear masks when they say conventional things, and take them off when they reveal their real thoughts...