Word: land
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...country has a larger army and a more powerful navy, costing annually almost twice as much as it ever before had in time of peace. I am a thorough believer in a policy of adequate military preparation. We are constantly working to perfect our defenses in every branch, land forces, air forces, surface and submarine forces. That work will continue...
...murmur, but the deep is still. We shall be made aware of the boisterous and turbulent forces of evil about us seeking the things which are temporal. But we shall also be made aware of the still small voice arising from the fireside of every devoted home in the land seeking the things which are eternal. To such a country, to such a cause, the American Legion has dedicated itself. Upon this rock you stand for the service of humanity. Against it no power can prevail...
Lieut. Commander Richard E. Byrd of the Naval air unit that was assigned to accompany MacMillan and that flew three Leoning Amphibian planes a total of 5,300 miles over perilous ice-lands: "I think that again the great National Geographic Society has fathered an expedition that has contributed scientific knowledge to the world." He particularized: experience with radio and solar compasses, data on flying conditions in frigid air and over snow-covered terrain. He warmly complimented the men under him on their courage and discipline, citing Mechanic Bennett's heroism in climbing out on a wing to prevent...
...president of the College holding office from 1654 to 1671, presents his "many grievances and temptations" before the General Court, stating "that his salary was not sufficient for the comfortable supply of his family with necessary food and raiment; that provision for the President was not suitable, being without land to keep either a horse or a cow upon, or habitation to be dry or warm in; whereas, in English University, the President is allowed diet, as well as stepend, and other necessary provisions, according to his wants...
...town of Locarno where two old enemies, Germany and France, were trying with the help of their neighbors to covenant a lasting peace. And a treaty was born at Locarno, a treaty which may mean the salvation of Western Europe. For Germany and France have at last created a land barrier between them which is to remain forever neutral soil, and in the contingency that either of them crosses this zone for the purpose of making war, Italy and England have agreed to come to the aid of the other. The document further pledges both nations to submit to arbitration...