Word: exertions
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...mean anything but a simple statement of peaceful intention on the part of the United States. It was intended of course to reassure elements in the United States which feared a precipitate plunge into European politics. Having cleared the air of such extreme impressions, the road is clear to exert diplomatic pressure once more and ultimately also the realistic influence of economic boycott, both of which steps to be successful require whole-hearted cooperation between the United States and Europe
...from any standpoint. The $40,000 is being spent, not for the purpose of getting work done, but for the purpose of getting men through College. The fact that the donation puts those who accept it under obligation to the University is not a reason for the University to exert its rights, as it is now exerting them, to its own detriment...
...Located at a convenient place in Boston, it would be supported by the public directly and by the museums, and it would be administered by a professional director, competent in the field. Such an organization would have a continued existence and a definite policy guaranteed. In consequence, it would exert a greater influence upon society at large than can the present organization...
...initiative, asked Argentina, Brazil and Chile to join with it in impressing upon the Cuban Junta the necessity for a law & order government. While President Roosevelt was backing away from intervention diplomatically, his precautionary plans for military action went forward full blast. He did not intend to exert force but if he had to, he was going to be fully prepared to strike hard and fast. The light cruiser Richmond arrived off Havana from the Canal Zone. Aboard was square-jawed rear Admiral Charles S. Freeman, commander of the Special Service Squadron. Admiral Freeman, a quiet, cool-headed Pennsylvanian...
...unaware of the difficulties which lie in the way of reduction in Armaments here. It is our very detachment from this situation which gives us hope that we may exert a helpful influence. ... I shall take this opportunity to show what we are prepared to do ... to bring armaments as soon as possible through successive stages down to the basis of a domestic police force...