Word: nationalism
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...predicate war. On the contrary it looks clearly, with no false prejudice, at the future." And on February 7: "We are not primarily preparing for war tomorrow; we are not preparing for war against Germany. We are preparing for war when war shall come, from whatsoever source, from those nations which seem our dearest friends, or from those which we ignore." This simple, sensible program would suit even the most pronounced pacifist. No good American wants our nation unprepared...
Anything, from the change of a degree title to greater concessions, which binds America to Europe more closely may strengthen us in that belief now so sadly shaken, that the commonwealth of knowledge knows no nation, and no geographical barriers...
...before. I believe that universal service is the fairest and most democratic method of preparedness, both military and industrial; and that a plan of universal service, largely conceived, will have a great constructive usefulness, whether or not we engage in war, in organizing the unity and happiness of the nation, in the construction of a better social order than that under which we now live. Harvard University has never failed in patriotism in times of need, and she is to be congratulated upon the prompt response of her undergraduate body in the present crisis. WINSTON CHURCHILL...
Although the struggle of the 'sixties when one nation was divided against itself is hardly analagous to the present situation. Ian Hay, as a representative of the British nation, warmly praised the humanitarian efforts of the nation as a whole and the University in particular, We appreciate his expression of gratitude but we must remember that this is not a time to rest upon our laurels...
...Peace Union deplores injudicious and hasty action. Someone else recently in this column also seemed to think that a maddening war-fever was sweeping over the United States. Don't these people realize that perhaps never before was a big nation so calmly considering war as we are at present...