Word: briton
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...next conquest of the air will be. The news that the second attempt at a non-stop flight across the Atlantic has been successful, and that the "pond" has been bridge, not only by one who stopped to land at the Azores, but by an American and a Briton who spurned the ground for over 16 hours, adds one more to the long list of aerial accomplishments. The second team the establishment of a new altitude record of 33,136 feet, although of less public interest, still shows that constant progress is being made toward the mastery...
...result of the annual Tap Day, the following men have been elected to the Senior Societies at Yale. Skull and Bones: DeForest Van Slyck, James McHenry, Joseph Weir Sargent, L. G. Adams, Daniel R. Winter, Henry R. Luce, John M. Hincks, Harry P. Davison, Theodore L. Safford, Morehead Patterson, Briton Hadden, Alfred C. Schermerhorn, Frank P. Hefflefinger, Francis T. Hobson, and David L. Ingalls...
...hold aloof from one another, the chance for the real international friendship which comes of long acquaintance will be small indeed. It took the actual comradeship of the front line trenches, stripping away social mannerisms and prejudices, to teach the American soldier in France to like and respect the Briton. Unfortunately, it is impossible to stage a war very frequently to promote international good-will. But, if we remain dependent upon newspapers, history books, and casual tourists for our knowledge of foreign countries, the chances for mutual understanding will not be increased...
...this juncture the author's cordial appreciation of America's economic and medical support and incidentally the University's contribution is revealed. Through the words of the American in the dialogue the Briton is reminded that besides our industrial support and Red Cross service, there are 25,000 Americans actually fighting for the Entente. Special emphasis is placed upon the work of the American Red Cross...
...Vaguely; tell me about it," the Briton rejoins...