Word: konrads
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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This week the royal grandmother, joining in the observance of Columbia University's 200th anniversary, donned a black cap and gown and marched with another touring VIP, Germany's sturdy old Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, in a solemn convocation at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Awarding her an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, Columbia cited her as more than a queen. Said the citation: "A gifted musician, accomplished linguist, and understanding student of the arts...
...high spirits. "Since the French did not want us to have an army, we agreed to EDC. Now they don't want us to have EDC, so we will oblige them by agreeing to have an army," cracked one German. "I've come with great hope," said Konrad Adenauer. But Mendès soon let Adenauer know what his little matter was. It was the Saar...
...French kings had maintained for favorite mistresses. In a small chamber warmed by a fire on the hearth, the two faced each other across a narrow table: Mendès, hooded, saturnine, a man like a cold, dark flame that cuts through difficulties or friendships with impartial efficiency; old Konrad Adenauer, German man of good will, behind whose craggy face still loomed the memory of his nation's blood-ridden record...
...sight, the ministers burst into encomiums. Dulles spoke of "a near miracle ... a shining chapter of history." Said Mendès: "Tomorrow we shall put a happy end to our work together. We shall be able to tell our Parliaments and our public that we have reached agreement." Said Konrad Adenauer: "The German people feel with great emotion the importance of this day." The formal signings were scheduled for next...
...Deadline. All morning long negotiators haggled over details, reached agreement only one hour before the signing ceremonies were scheduled. With only 15 minutes to go, Mendès rushed over to the Quai d'Orsay to get his Cabinet's approval, then met Konrad Adenauer in his private office. They signed. Then the Premier hustled the Chancellor down the hallway to the state dining room where Eden, Dulles and the other WEU ministers were waiting...