Word: rostrum
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Captain Forde A. Todd, U. S. N., had a distinct roll to his walk as he crossed the rostrum in Sanders Theatre as though it were the quarter deck of a four master...
...Olympic Oath. Gnarled old Spiridon Loues, Greek marathon runner who won the Olympic race in 1896, wobbled out of the ranks to present Herr Hitler with an olive branch. The 50 flag-bearers formed a semicircle in front of the reviewing stand. German Weightlifter Rudolf Ismayr mounted a tiny rostrum, recited through amplifiers so everyone could hear: "We swear that we will take part in the Olympic Games in loyal competition, respecting the regulations which govern them and desirous of participating in them in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the honor of our country and the glory of sport...
...Roosevelt. Never adept at bringing the name of God resoundingly into his speeches, Episcopalian Roosevelt has all but given up mentioning his Creator. In his acceptance speech last week Methodist Landon showed himself in the evangelical tradition of Republicans Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, all expert at invoking God from the rostrum. Began Nominee Landon: "In accepting this leadership I pray for Divine guidance to make me worthy. . . ." Concluded he: "God grant us, one and all, the strength and the wisdom to do our part...
Suddenly there was a shocking pause as before 10,000 people Father Coughlin literally unfrocked himself. Stepping back from the microphones, he peeled off his black coat, ripped off his Roman collar, plucked out the collar button fastening his neckband. Back to the rostrum, a chunky man in dark pants and open shirt, he leaped to roar: "As far as the National Union is concerned, no candidate which is endorsed for Congress can campaign, go electioneering for, or support the great betrayer and liar, Franklin D. Roosevelt...
...robed Roman Catholic Bishop Lamb finished his prayer, James Aloysius Farley stepped forward to the rostrum and said: "I will ask that the Convention stand for one minute in solemn tribute to a great American-Will Rogers." Had National Democratic Chairman Farley paused a moment longer before naming his late "Great American," 3,000 delegates and alternates would doubtless have burst into improper cheers, so brimming were they with enthusiasm. For nearly an hour longer they restrained themselves, until Boss Farley came down upon the words: "that calm, capable and courageous Democrat, Franklin D. Roosevelt!" Then, at the first mention...