Word: patriotic
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...would love to be able to write: "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph...
...right away, and the fans went wild. He has come to represent everything that's perfect about America, the ideal citizen. Yes, Vietnam has been good to Bob. The first order of business was the presentation of a Paul Revere Bowl or something to Bob for being a great patriot. He got more of these before he left, and similar awards were given away more or less as party favors to those on the podium...
...rally was about over. A few more special people got up to give their blessings to the movement and to give and/or receive patriot awards...
...These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph...
...within his denomination that half a million members (including King) left in 1961 to form the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. He was one of the few black leaders to endorse Richard Nixon (with little effect) in the last election; outspokenly dedicated to "law and order," he won the "Patriot of the Year" award from Ultra-Right-winger Billy James Hargis...