Word: presse
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...naval reductions with Britain and the U. S. in London on Jan. 20. The invitations would go out on the morrow (see p. 27). Like most momentous news it was very simple. There was nothing more to say - yet - about the historic "conversations." So the President helped the world press out a bit by telling Secretary Akerson that the autumn foliage in the mountains was brilliant, beautiful; that the Rapidan River was in spate from the autumn rains. Hoover-MacDonald actions over the weekend. Three-hour motor ride to camp. After dinner, the President, the Prime Minister and Secretary...
...Prestige Value of Public Employment-Professor Leonard White-University of Chicago Press...
...last Cabinet meeting prior to the first visit of a British Prime Minister to the U. S. Everyone in London (and many throughout England*) felt the moment keenly. People hovered about Downing Street. What could properly be called the World Press was on tiptoes and the telephone. The U. S. Ambassador, Charles Gates Dawes, arrived (without pipe, for the spotlight was not on him) to say good-bye and make friendly suggestions. Also came (impossible in a less civilized country) the leader of the Opposition, Stanley Baldwin, the ousted Conservative chief saying "good-bye-good luck" to the installed Labor...
Next day the mighty U. S. press was busy reminding the public that other famed statesmen-fiddlers are Nicholas Longworth and Charles Gates Dawes; some others even going so far as to mention Benito Mussolini...
...fiery statement to press correspondents on the morning of the state banquet the usually genial Baron angrily denied the rumor that he intended resigning from politics. Forgetting the caution he was wont to observe on account of a weak heart, the elderly soldier waxed in vehemence. "A soldier never deserts! I will stand by Seiyukai and I will defy my enemies, whoever they...