Word: flagging
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...comment on Bishop Jones' statement that patriotism and nationalism were opposed to the teachings of the church, the Rev. Evarts said: "The flag stands for the love of country, and the love of country is not in my opinion inconsistent with the Christian religion and the love...
...American flag is the symbol of something outside of ourselves that is greater than we are. It stands for an idea. It stands for justice and liberty--the right of every man to a chance to rise as high in this world as his character and ability will permit, and as such is entitled to the respect and affection of all Americans...
Emma Otero, 19-year-old Cuban, educated at Cuban government expense, was honored by a flag-draped hall and a telegraphed introduction from Cuban President Gerardo Machado: ''We are sure that she will demonstrate the sympathy the sentiment and artistic capacity of the Cuban people." But unfortunately Soprano Otero was unequal to the occasion. Her pleasing, natural tone could not offset faulty breathing. Once her over-taxed voice ran down like a forgotten phonograph. Accompanist Frank La Forge tried to save the situation with a skillfully improvised finale. Emma herself might have followed the accepted procedure for erring...
...Douglas may, however, be too tardy. Quietly the Norwegians have sent ships to forestall him. If they can plant their Norwegian flag on hitherto unclaimed coastal land they may avoid paying Australia or Great Britain taxes...
Civilians may learn from this glimpse of the Army's future officers. When a tendency on the part of the public towards the extremes of toying with the white flag of pacifism or rattling the saber seems so attractive it is well to realize the essential similarity of all undergraduates in or out of uniform. A little careful observation reveals interesting facts and the playing field this afternoon should give ample proof that the men of West Point offer no inherent threat of jingo militarism against the world...