Word: put
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...nations to make a guarantee to the generations of the future of absolute freedom. It is upon the young men that the fate of any nation rests. When the war first struck England, our college men, many of whom were already officers in the army, were immediately put into action. They were among the first sent to France. To them belongs the honor of breaking the rush of the enemy. It was a critical moment and they responded nobly. Many were killed, but a greater thing than life--freedom--was saved...
...every year a new class has gone out from Harvard, having completed, its training according to the formula, and accompanied by mingled shouting and lamentation. It is always much as the old Greeks used to put their ships upon the sea, with rites to the adventurous rulers of destiny...
...Americans are wanted to enter the service. The work of this corps has been of the most valuable kind during the past year, and a splendid opening is offered for all those who wish to go into aviation. No previous experience is necessary, as all accepted applicants will be put through a period of training in the southern part of France before being sent to the front. The age limit is also low. The corps is now under the command of William Kendall Thaw...
...country, too, we put the emphasis more on foreign languages than you do. French and English are always required, and the average man learns another language. The emphasis is all put on the practical side; we learn to speak the language. We do not learn to read it well, which you do, however...
...regular companies are excused from drill this morning in order to put their equipment and uniform in shape for parade today. Men of provisional companies will drill as usual this morning. C. CORDIER, Captain, U. S. Army, Commandant...