Word: commonness
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...aspects of the American tradition most valuable for the world today and cited specifically Emerson's internationalism, Thoreau's determination to stand on principle in resistance to what he deemed an imperialistic war against Mexico, and Melville's and Whitman's conception of the heroic potentialities of the common...
Harry Truman thought that the country, in electing him, had given Congress a mandate to enact his program. Last week's events demonstrated that he had another think coming; a good many Congressmen, who represented historic regional interests and prejudices, and a common fear of the extremes in Harry Truman's campaign promises, disagreed. They thought that they also had a "mandate" from the voters (some of them had gotten more votes than Harry Truman in their areas). "The accomplishments of this Congress," said Ohio's Robert Taft, "will not be zero, though they will look like...
...pact recognizes the common heritage and civilization of [the Western] peoples, founded on principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law . . . It is based on an understanding and a determination to preserve our way of life . . . No nation innocent of aggressive intentions need have the slightest fear or apprehension...
...exaggerated. Others were real. The Atlantic pact was a crashing diplomatic defeat for world Communism, but of itself it would not strike at the roots of Communist power nor guarantee the anti-Communist world against attacks. Rather, the pact was a recognition of danger and a resolution to build common defenses. The very achievement of an Atlantic pact underlined the failure to build an Asiatic defense against Communism...
...hour this week, Christians throughout the U.S. will join in a common effort. The goal: raising $10 million to help rebuild the churches and charities of Europe and Asia and to find a place in the world for thousands of displaced persons. The means: a single, hour-long radio program to be broadcast on Saturday, March 26 (10-11 p.m.) over all the stations of at least three major networks, followed by a special collection in 76,000 churches the next morning...