Word: nationalism
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...world. War knows no limitations, recognizes no boundaries. After a century and a half of political isolation from Europe, the United States will take part, perhaps a decisive part, in the war conference of the entente allies in Paris. For the first time in our history as a nation we will enter the maelstrom of European politics and take a hand in the solution of its problems. Fear of entangling alliances is gone. The economic and physical barriers between this country and Europe have long since disappeared. The need of combined action against a common enemy has now destroyed...
...CRIMSON believes that it is right and even necessary for fit and physically capable men to be enlisted in the auxiliary services. Less dangerous such work may be, but not less wearing or less expedient. The infantry and artillery do not need every able-bodied man in the nation to serve them directly. On the contrary, just as many able-bodied men must serve their countries behind the line as are ever in the first line trenches. The necessity that the auxiliary services shall assist the actual fighters to the full extent of their ability demands that these services shall...
...Government has distinctly requested that savings bank accounts be not withdrawn to buy bonds, nor investments sold. It is from the savings of the nation that the issue should be subscribed...
With the War and the World Series going on simultaneously, the American public is somewhat confused; it doesn't know which interests it more. To look or not to look at the sporting page, that is the question. The people of this nation have long been accustomed to make the week of the World Series an informal holiday when business, family, and other conventionalities become matters of secondary importance...
...sure his victory may not be the capture of a trench, but perchance this nation may be greater for his patience...