Word: cherished
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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William Howard Taft,*who spoke at the ceremony, declared: "Murray Crane and I were intimate friends. I cherish his memory as that of a loved and loving friend. I count it a great privilege to be permitted to come here and take part in this affectionate tribute to one of nature's noblemen...
...this effort we are continually facing the difficulty, that Americans, above all things, cherish their heritage of individual liberty, and will not tolerate interference even for their betterment...
...years I have been aware of the subtle, un-Christian influence of this song, The Star-Spangled Banner, and of the very evident use which is made of it to stir up sentiments inimical and hurtful to every ideal which Americans cherish. The fact is, that each time a bill has been introduced in Congress, seeking to .legalize 'The Star-Spangled Banner as our national athem, Congress has refused to give its sanction...
Since consumption cannot be increased, production must be curtailed. This may be done voluntarily under the economic spur of large stocks and low prices, or involuntarily in case Nature blights the 1926 grape crop. But Nature, fickle jade, prefers to cherish grapes that are not needed, and bedevil cotton and wheat that are badly wanted, both here and abroad...
...hoped that the Great War-the war for democracy and justice- would have solved this crucial problem, but all the colonies were divided among Great Britain, France and Belgium. Therefore, the problem of population remains the outstanding one for the future of Italy. Nations which cherish peace should try to find a just solution of this great and vital problem...