Word: prided
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Congratulations on your choice for Man of the Year [Jan. 5]. Ronald Reagan brings a new philosophy, pride and confidence to our country, and will sweep away the gloom and doom that dominated...
Although you summed up the events of 1980 fairly well, you failed to include Speed Skater Eric Heiden. With the five gold medals he won at Lake Placid, Heiden is a source of pride for America...
...that would be a fitting consolation for Jimmy Carter, whose presidency became haunted by the hostage issue. His early restraint in handling Iran's affront to America's pride had at first earned him widespread praise for coolness under fire. But as months passed, public patience in the U.S. ebbed. The fiery failure in an Iranian desert of a U.S. military rescue mission symbolized the nation's frustration. In the end, the lingering hostage affair did much to ensure Carter's election defeat in November...
Dave Hale is just a touch worn down, maybe about nine-tenths beaten to a frazzle. But he hangs in there, functioning on pride and coffee. He sells a porcupine for $100, which is about $98.75 more than any porcupine that can't play God Bless America on the musical goose-horns is worth. He sells an ostrich egg for $17, a slink of ferrets for $21 apiece, two ducks for $4 each, and a pregnant monkey named Bonnie for $575. A female African lion cub, not more than 6 in. high, 30 in. long including tail, and only...
...full holiday--there is no justification for honoring King halfway. Americans should spend a day reflecting on the life of our greatest modern leader not only because honor is due him, but as well because his example has much to teach us. The forces of selfishness, of mindless pride and arrogance, and most of all the forces that would have us tolerate injustice, are growing more powerful in our nation. We do need to get America moving again, but not towards military superiority or a balanced budget. Instead, before it is too late, before we are too far gone...