Word: proclaimed
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Through various messages sent to the States, MacArthur set forth his strong opposing views. Then, in March 1951, just four days after he was notified that the U.N. planned to proclaim its willingness to discuss a Korean settlement, MacArthur himself declared that he was ready to meet the enemy in the field to talk about peace; implied was a threat that otherwise MacArthur would extend the war beyond the Korean border. On April 11, Truman, after consulting the Joint Chiefs, fired MacArthur because he felt that the General was "unable to give his wholehearted support" to the policies...
...European family has dominated an incredible part of all that money can buy. Its escutcheon-a profusion of noble coronets, intrepid lions and soaring eagles-is carved in stone amidst the proudest vineyards of Bordeaux. On the Continent's most prized race horses, its blue and yellow colors proclaim a devotion to the sport of kings that has produced profit as well as pleasure. From its London and Paris banks, the family's millions have been sent forth to back more than 100 business enterprises on six continents. Some of its stately dwellings are the kind of mansions...
...three years ago downgraded the idea that we could achieve peace through visits and talks and goodwill missions, and who is engaged almost around the clock with visits and talks and good will missions . . . We have peace only because General Eisenhower and John Foster Dulles had the guts to proclaim brinkmanship...
...about to erupt." The words precisely described the chaotic state of affairs in Latin America's biggest nation last week, and President Joao Goulart made it official. Unable to cope with any of the major crises -and few of the small ones-he asked the Brazilian Congress to proclaim a 30-day state of siege...
Last month Brazzaville's three trade unions, one of which is Communist, demanded reforms. Youlou promised labor a say in a new, single-party government that he planned to proclaim. Satisfied, the unions eased off. But fortnight ago, word began circulating that Youlou was about to renege. Promptly the unions called a general strike; last week, on the eve of the strike, two labor leaders were arrested...