Word: furthered
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Acheson warned further that America must be constantly on guard against Communist attempts to separate the United States and its European allies. If Russia could succeed in these attempts, he said, it would have won the battle of Europe without a single act of violence.
Finally, and perhaps most important, the requirement that all students must spend their three upperclass years in a House should be considered. There are some people to whom the life in a House means very little. It is ridiculous to force such a system on an undergraduate, especially while there...
A further need in maintaining the strength of the west, Acheson argued, is the creation of "an international economic system." He cited the extensive overseas employment of British capital during the 19th century, and asserted that if the United States put in effect a similar program, "we could carry on...
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., professor of History said of the resignation and the proposed appointment of Deputy Attorney General William P. Rogers, "It would require talent to lower the standards of the office any further, but if anybody can do it, Rogers can."
But until I have consulted with counsel, I shall reserve further comment."