Word: solemnities
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Senator Curtis then made 14 solemn promises, of which the following phrase was typical: "To enforce the laws without fear or favor." He discussed Farm Relief for twelve paragraphs, suggesting that a small, nonpartisan, joint committee of Congress be appointed to work out a plan. To Law Enforcement he gave five very Dry paragraphs: "The Constitution of the United States is the Keystone of our national strength, our pride in the hour of prosperity, our consolation and rallying point under every pressure of adversity . . . etc., etc." "I believe in meeting an issue squarely," he said. Next came Women, then...
...fourth row of pews. As the catafalque was laid before the altar, priests were chanting the De Profundis. Solemn Requiem Mass. Funeral sermon. "Death is not a parting, but a meeting." No eulogy. "Resurrectio sum et vita...
...tense grew religious and patriotic fervor, that Belgian papers reported the fainting of numerous grief-stricken British War-mothers, War-widows, and War-sisters, who were quickly revived in first aid stations provided for that purpose. Solemn and inspirational was the chanting of 0 Valiant Hearts Who to Your Glory Came! Finally, when soft, repressed sobbing had become general, the Primate of England cried, referring to the War: "Was it all worth while? Here at this gate let there be no faltering in the answer, 'Yes, a thousand times...
...Death. A solemn Royal theme was Death. Every official flag in Sweden went to half mast for Prince Friedrich II, 71, abdicated Grand Duke of Baden in Germany, uncle of the reigning Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, and brother of Her Majesty Queen Victoria of Sweden...
...dropping a large Papal cross on the North Pole (TIME, June 4) has found highest favor in the eyes of the Most Blessed Father and Supreme Pontiff, Achille Ambrogio Damiano Ratti, Pope Pius XI. Enthusiastic, His Holiness sent along with the medal his "warmest congratulations," and finally imparted a solemn Papal blessing...