Word: reassertion
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...high time, concludes Woodward, that the historian reassert himself as the guardian of the integrity of American history. "The historian must never concede that the past is alterable to conform with present convenience, with the party line, with mass prejudice, or with the ambitions of powerful popular leaders...
...collection (though he leans to the cautious hope of Keynes far more than to the bolder hopes of Adam Smith, as adapted to modern times by Economist Friedrich Hayek). Heilbroner predicts that economics will diminish somewhat as an influence on human affairs, and that morals and politics will reassert themselves more strongly. Capitalism's big problem, he feels, is not really economic, but political-the "problem of establishing itself as the arsenal, not only of production, but also of hope and meaningful freedom to the anonymous hundreds of millions who may otherwise distrust us [and] take arms against...
...unless it is plugged into the wall to receive the impulse of some source of unseen power. The spectacle is exciting, but it is unrewarding and frustrating . . . The answer lies in our hearts rather than our intellects. The artist. . . if he chooses to retain his stature as prophet, must reassert his belief...
...history to a strength of two fully operative combat groups by 1946; the persistent misreading of Russian capabilities and intentions; the failure to understand the implications of the revolutionary combination of jet air power, atomic weapons and electronic controls. The fact that there is now a plan calculated to reassert U.S. power is primarily a result of the Air Force's fierce campaign for recognition of its new, predominant position in the U.S. arsenal...
There is not much time to enjoy this shift in emphasis. Before long, the term will end on the discordant note of exams, and soon after, all the things which have been forgotten will reassert themselves. But while it lasts, Springs is the time to enjoy yourself; it should be played to the hilt...