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Word: lincolnisms (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Great Debate rolls on, and we now have our giant among pygmies-Paul Douglas-superbly reported by TIME, Jan. 22. This for our day is Lincoln speaking at Cooper Institute. As Lincoln defined and resolved the issues of his time in that speech, so Douglas has now resolved and defined the issues of our day and hour . . . Lincoln's Cooper Union speech has been credited with winning for him the presidency.*It is doubtful that Paul Douglas has given the presidency a thought. Neither Republicans nor Democrats, if they would serve their country well, can ignore his potentialities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Feb. 12, 1951 | 2/12/1951 | See Source »

...Lincoln Day Box Supper (Mon. 9 p.m., ABC). Republican rally. Guests: George Murphy, Fred Waring...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RADIO: Program Preview, Feb. 5, 1951 | 2/5/1951 | See Source »

...group was split over the issue of the timeliness of the price-freeze order. Seymour Harris '20, professor of Economics, considered the edict "premature" because the machinery needed to put the plan in operation is not yet ready. On the other hand, Malcolm P. McNair, Lincoln Filene Professor of Retailing, said it should have come earlier to prevent the wave of scare-buying that has been going on and keep prices at a lower level. No mention was made of a price roll-back...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Effect of Price Ceiling Only Temporary, Say Economists | 1/30/1951 | See Source »

...recapturing the vision of Lincoln . . . His was not a vision of a static, but of a dynamic American Union, not fearful of its own security but hopeful of achieving a world union . . ." - Frank D. Slocum of New York City...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher, Jan. 29, 1951 | 1/29/1951 | See Source »

...first orders directed the 2nd Division's officers to shave their beards. Three weeks ago McClure had ordered them to grow beards. His idea was to make identification at night easier. Explained a division spokesman: "Under the McClure scheme, some sections were to grow chin-whiskers, Some the Lincoln style, and headquarters men full beards. I rather think it was a morale gesture, too­giving the men something to talk about...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: COMMAND: Third Boss | 1/22/1951 | See Source »

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