Word: possessiveness
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...heart and mind for something that I could say here that could convince everyone of the great sincerity of the U.S. in approaching this problem of disarmament. I should address myself for a moment principally to the delegates from the Soviet Union, because our two great countries admittedly possess new and terrible weapons in quantities which do give rise in other parts of the world, or reciprocally, to the fears and dangers of surprise attack." In this moment, the Big Four became the Big Two. The Russians, though the translation had not yet come through, were aware that Eisenhower...
...some that "sing," or, better yet, make him "feel weak." In a pleasantly weak mood, he may order a dozen or more in as many minutes. Over the past quarter of a century, Hirshhorn has amassed some 800 contemporary American paintings, more than all but two or three museums possess...
...mockery beyond forgiveness [June 13]. Agreement or disagreement with a decision from the court is no basis for such a smear as printed by the Richmond News Leader. Those who criticize so noble a tribunal behind the cloak of a free press are not worthy of the freedom they possess. Clear-thinking Americans cannot help respect the determination of the U.S. Supreme Court to keep America the "land of the free...
...Russian Research Institute, the Institute for Near Eastern Studies, and primarily the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research were cited by Johnson for their timely work in examining old concepts in world affairs. Johnson claimed that "there are many old concepts that no longer possess the same validity they possessed in the past and that nevertheless still mold our thinking about current world problems, cometimes to a dangerous degree...
...Russian Research Institute, the Institute for Near Eastern Studies, and primarily the Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research were cited by Johnson for their timely work in examining old concepts in world affairs. Johnson claimed that "there are many old concepts that no longer possess the same validity they possessed in the past and that nevertheless still mold our thinking about current world problems, sometimes to a dangerous degree...