Word: britains
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...relationship between Roosevelt and Marshall was not always easy, as this stylishly written book makes clear. To find out what schemes the sometimes impetuous President was cooking up with Winston Churchill, Marshall often had to ask Britain's chief military representative in Washington. He would then protest loudly, putting out a restraining hand that benefited both the President and the country. In his own way each man was a genius without whom the war would have been even longer and more terrible...
...many people, the idea of the great houses of Britain induces reveries of a civilized Eden. Never mind that most of these establishments are now defunct or shells of their former selves; the graceful existence they once accommodated, celebrated in novels and films, lives on. Morning strolls across rolling lawns, with tatters of mist clinging to the ancient oaks and hedgerows. Inside, an assembly of witty weekend guests. Tea at 4; whisky and soda at 6. A sumptuous meal, with candlelight glancing off starched white shirtfronts, bare shoulders and glittering jewelry. Port and cigars, conversation and billiards. And then...
Argentina and Britain are still the Hatfields and the McCoys when it comes to the issue of sovereignty over the Falklands. But at least the two nations have agreed to abandon their antagonism and settle most of their remaining differences. After three days of talks in Madrid, Argentina announced last week that it was formally ending its state of hostility with Britain, seven years after London made a similar gesture...
...rapprochement includes an immediate resumption of consular ties, restoration of air and sea links between London and Buenos Aires and the lifting of all financial restrictions between the two countries. Britain also removed its prohibition on Argentine merchant and fishing ships within a 150- mile radius of the Falklands and agreed to help Argentina repair economic links with the European Community...
Nonetheless, Britain refused to reduce its 2,500-man garrison in the Falklands. And the best either side could do on the sovereignty issue was to agree not to tackle the problem just yet. But the omens are good for their next meeting, at which they expect to renew diplomatic ties: they will reconvene on Valentine...