Word: franklins
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...this is not new. For every Franklin or Jefferson cited by Bollard, there were a dozen men like Dan Sickles, who seduced the Queen of Spain, or Robert Schenck, who as Minister to the Court of St. James taught the British to play draw poker and then cheated them out of millions. All were political figures, not professional diplomats. The U.S. did not have a professional diplomatic corps until the early 20th century. Many Americans remain ambivalent about it, in contrast to other professions like the military. It is hard to imagine the American people tolerating a high number...
...wasn’t always this way. The ambassadorship to the United Kingdom was once seen as a breeding ground for national leaders—five ambassadors went on to the Presidency, four to the Vice Presidency, and ten to serve as Secretaries of State. Benjamin Franklin used his diplomatic posting to France to secure support in the War of Independence. Thomas Jefferson honed his political skills in dealings with the French revolutionary governments while posted there...
...course, defenders of our current batch of ambassadors rightly point out that this administration was not the first to put the suitcase of cash before the diplomatic caché. Presidential scholars suggest the shift came last century, when Franklin Roosevelt appointed an especially generous donor, Joseph Kennedy, as his Ambassador to Britain. Since then it has all been downhill. President Nixon is reputed to have once told his Chief of Staff that “anybody who wants to be an ambassador must at least give $250,000.” In 1980, Congress even felt the need to legislate...
...FiCom) met at length last week to interview student group applicants and to develop the grants package presented yesterday, the bulk of last night’s meeting was spent debating the numerous amendments brought before the Council on the bill. Several student groups, including the International Relations Council, Franklin Afterschool Enrichment (FASE) program, and the Harvard College Democrats also presented on behalf of their grants. In creating the inital grants package, FiCom acted as they have in past years, allocating money as if they had unlimited funds and funding all groups based on what they were eligible for, according...
...Harvard right for me?” Instead, the correct question is, “Am I right for Harvard?” Fear not. Your red folder, awkward mannerisms, and overfilled suitcase signal that, yes, you are indeed ready to join the ranks of John Adams, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Hillary Duff (extension). You are now part of the Elite. But for the uncertain amongst you, rest assured that Harvard is indeed the only university worth your consideration. It should not surprise you that Harvard is the mostest, bestest, well endowed institution in the nation. Our long history...