Word: dove
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Senator Morse created deep resentment among many Democrats by endorsing Republican dove Mark Hatfield for the Senate in 1966 over Democrat Duncan. Morse said he wanted a dove elected regardless of party. Since Hatfield won by less than 2 per cent, a number of Democrats feel Morse deserves no party support in a Democratic primary, and indicate they will work against...
...step backward." With their backs to the river's edge, the Russians dug in determinedly. They fought the invaders in the streets, factories and cellars for each foot of land, bombarded them from across the river with mortars. A few tied live grenades around themselves and dove under the clanking panzers. Astonishingly, the Russians held off the Germans for three months-long enough for Stalin to reinforce his armies north and south of the city...
...from being a hawk on the war, I have constantly been revising my views, and in recent months I have become a firm dove. In case my views are of any interest: I am a loyal American, and happy to fight for my country wherever our rights, or the rights of people who desire to be under our auspices, are questioned. I no longer feel that Viet Nam is such a place...
...version of the twelve days of Christmas, Eugene McCarthy racked up one campaign manager, two college triumphs, three promising states, four yeasty issues, five announced primaries, at least six supporting groups, and visions of a dove in a pear tree...
...Greeks. She hobnobbed with outcasts in the Bick. She shot hypocrisy. Devoured peaches. Drank gin-and-tonics in February. Flashed white gloves. Picked lilacs. Patronized Hattie Carnegie. Slept in churches. Teased Kay and terrified Claire. Laughed all week and cried Tuesdays. Bought Broadway. Clung to The Wings of the Dove. Pressed a morning into a moment...