Word: defendable
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Arms are necessary to defend the free world, but arms alone are not enough. Hunger and hopelessness cannot be beaten with bullets and bombs; knowledge and skill, applied with understanding and compassion, are weapons we must use without stint if we are to win through...
...inaugural issue on October 2, this new magazine dedicated itself to "the cause of traditional liberalism and individual freedom" and promised to defend our precious heritage against "the encroachments of alleged progress." As the next eleven issues rolled out, these bold words took on rather unusual meanings...
...they and Europe are his for the asking." The U.S. had given that kind of notice before, with fatal results: to the Kaiser and to Hitler, both of whom had been sure that "America would not intervene." The U.S. had announced "in substance," said Dewey, that it would not defend Korea, "and again the aggressor moved in." The Wherry resolution would be taken "as a signal that the U.S. has hauled down its flag...
...self-interest demanded that we help defend Europe...
Dick Button '52 won the world figure skating championship for the fourth straight time in Milan, Italy, last night. After his victory Button said he would definitely defend both his world and Olympic titles next year...