Word: electively
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Before the Reichstag went Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg, President-elect of Germany, dressed in frock coat, black satin tie, patent leather shoes-a civilian, but one who looked a soldier from toes to hair. His entrance was greeted by shouts from the Communists, but the old soldier seemed not to be aware of their existence. He then subscribed to the oath of office...
Behold another one of the elect...
...days all Berlin had been talking of nothing else but the entry of General feldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg, President-elect, into the capital. The Monarchists prepared to give him a royal welcome, not omitting renditions of Fredericus Rev, a martial Monarchial anthem (later forbidden). Republicans boycotted the proceeding. Communists threatened to stage counterdemonstrations (later forbidden). Finally, der Tag arrived. Chancellor Hans Luther, with his 10-year-old daughter, motored from the Chancellery to the railway station. Hundreds of thousands of people, mostly Monarchists, lined the streets. All Berlin, or so it seemed, was draped in the old Imperial colors...
Postal ballots will be sent out on Wednesday, May 20, when the Junior and Sophomore classes will vote to elect their representatives. All ballots must be returned by Saturday, May 23. Additional nominations for election can be made by petition. To become a nominee, a man must receive the endorsement of 35 members of his class. All petitions must be submitted before 6 o'clock on Monday evening, May 18, to W. L. Chapin '25, who is in charge of the election, at 15 Holworthy Hall...
...spite of many rumors, and French charges, that the President-elect is likely to use his powers to aid the homecoming of the Hohenzollerns, his powers are strictly limited. He receives diplomats and State visitors, dissolves the Reichstag (but only on the recommendation of the Chancellor), signs treaties, acts and other instruments which, however, are not valid without the signature of the Chancellor or the responsible Cabinet Minister. The President makes all appointments on the Chancellor's suggestion, does not choose Cabinet Ministers, but does appoint the Chancellor. His one unrestricted right is that of dismissing the Cabinet...