Word: respected
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...storm of censure had arisen on both sides of the party lines. The Republican New York Evening Post had said: "When she is permitted to make a stump speech . . . she strikes deeply at respect for impartiality of law." Methodists in other States had flayed their Ohio brethren for being swept off their feet...
...announced yesterday that the traditional costume consisting of crimson sweater, and sailor caps would be preserved. The Alumni advisor committee for the Band objected to a change of regalia when proposed some time ago and their decision has since influenced the officers of the organization against innovations in this respect. The drum major, however, will wear a crimson coat this fall in place of the customary sweater in order more conveniently to carry his signalling pistol and similar paraphernalia...
Without a word, but flushing furiously, Wilhelm II turned and left the room. Returning an instant later, he cried: "You have shown lack of proper respect appearing before me not in uniform...
...rumor (more or less verified here) is that the interests behind Smith stand ready to spend $100,000,000 to elect him by foul means or fair, but it is not believed that that amount of money can buy the self respect and conscience of America. It's a dirty business they're engaged in and I regret to see a magazine I once admired collaborating with men determined to buy the Presidency of my country...
...myself fully upon my duties as a citizen and to conscientiously perform such duties entirely in the interests of my country and regardless of all personal consequences. I pledge myself to do all in my power to preserve the integrity and purity of the ballot, to promote reverence and respect for law and order. I promise to practice my religion openly and consistently, but without ostentation, and to so conduct myself in public affairs, and in the exercise of public virtue as to reflect nothing but credit upon the Holy Church, to the end that she may flourish...