Word: promptly
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...letter, signed by all of the officers, counsellors, and committee chairmen of the group, advocates drastic action, "if this country is to equip itself adequately, and at the same time bring prompt and effective aid to those who are bearing the shock of aggression...
...imminent. There was some discussion that it might take the form of a Presidential proclamation extending the present "limited" emergency. Some observers felt Roosevelt would keep this drastic move as an ace in the hole and limit his immediate action to a fireside chat emphasizing the need for prompt preparedness...
...Roosevelt received prompt assurance from William Green, head of the American Federation of Labor in convention here, that the peace committee of his organization would be empowered to discuss a plan to restore harmony with a similar group from the rival Congress of Industrial Organizations...
...Prompt reprisal for Japan's invasion of Indo-China came when the U. S.: 1. Embargoed scrap iron and steel exports to Japan. 2. Threatened war if Japan moved further in Indo-China. 3. Sent the whole U. S. Navy to the Pacific. 4. Suddenly cut off all U. S. exports to Japan. 5. Invited China to a war conference...
...gratitude is due to the Administration for its prompt response to student demand. But the steps taken should not obscure the goal yet to be achieved. Harvard still swallows unpalatable food at unpalatable cost. Harvard still harbors too many cooks who spoil the broth...