Word: host
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...goodbyes said, age-old protocol called for the King to return the visit. Less than half an hour later, the President greeted him aboard the Augusta. George VI, knowing the Augusta's sailing schedule, hurriedly inspected the guard. But Harry Truman was a good host, took him below to his quarters. There was a decanter of bourbon on the buffet. There was no doubt that the King and the President enjoyed each other's company: George VI had timed his visit for ten minutes; he stayed...
...greatest master of underground fortifications, probably could not be bombed out of the war. They had the example of Germany for their conclusion. But Japan was in for a test which had never been applied to Germany. If the results of that test proved the authorities wrong, a host of scientists and technicians would deserve much of the credit. But some of it would go to levelheaded, devoted airmen like Curtis LeMay...
...host of famed scientists, including such bigwigs as Niels Bohr, Lawrence, Arthur Holly Compton and James...
Camp Edwards was taken into camp for the second time last week by the tune of 8 to 3. "Lefty" Knowles handled the pitching duties, getting five men to go down on strikes. Saturday the Stahlmen will play host to the Melville PT Night Raiders on Soldiers Field, and will try to avenge the 6 to 3 beating suffered before...
...Churchill's state dinner both host and guests seemed notably cheerful. As he left Stalin shook Churchill's hand warmly, said: "We'll see you back here soon." Next day Churchill flew to England, heard the news. Stalin was the lone survivor of the original Big Three...