Word: standing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...should give this plan hearty support. The renovated cities of France would stand as a permanent monument to our gratitude and friendship...
...Whenever the National Anthem is played at any place when persons belonging to the military service are present, all officers and enlisted men, not in formation, shall stand at attention facing toward the music (except at retreat, when they shall face toward the flag). If in uniform covered, they shall salute at the first note of the Anthem, retaining the position of salute until the last note of the Anthem. If not in uniform and covered, they shall uncover...
...change being that now one does not salute unless in uniform and covered,--merely stand at attention facing the music. If in civilian dress and covered, raise the head-dress and hold opposite the left shoulder. It is urged that all keep this in mind, an opportunity to put it into execution may be expected at the lecture and band concert on March...
...Some obligation for the future is inevitable. But although Liberty Bonds are a convenient method of financing the war, they fortunately go far from accomplishing that ignoble "shifting of the burden," for the real burdens are being borne now. Buy Liberty Bonds because of those things for which they stand, but avoid the illusion of a theory which is as untrue as it is lacking in the very elements of honor...
...political genius will no doubt solve the present problem. Yet the occurrence of the break means a distinct loss. Although America might patch up like internal difficulties, it nevertheless can not afford to risk a disorganization such as is threatening England. A house divided against itself must surely fall. Stand intelligently behind your government and avoid that criticism which breeds dissension, political discord, and the poisoning of our entire effort...