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...State George Marshall advised against recognition, warning Truman that Arab countries would cut off oil and unite to destroy the Jews. On the eve of British withdrawal--to be followed by an immediate Jewish declaration of independence--he told Truman "the great office of the President" was at stake...
...more troops became politically infeasible. Tet played a role in L.B.J.'s decision not to seek re-election. And young Army Major Colin Powell would later incorporate Tet's message into his doctrine that the U.S. should fight a war only with decisive force and vital interests at stake. --By Daren Fonda
...game was bigger than ice hockey. When the two global powers finally met in the semifinals, the free world seemed to be at stake. And then the Red machine went clank. Never let an underdog think it has a shot. Mike Eruzione made the go-ahead goal 10 endless minutes before the buzzer. U.S.A. 4, U.S.S.R...
...Family's Stake: nearly $1 billion
...Iraq will not take part in defense operations. The majority, however, appear to be highly indignant at the invasion of their fatherland, regardless of the degree of their love of Saddam. In this sense, morale is high in spite of the bombings. It is national pride and dignity at stake now and they say they are willing to fight on with Saddam against the foreign invaders. It remains an open question whether they will fight on if he falls...