Word: strength
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...surer way may a soldier consign his property to his dependents than in Government bonds. In so doing he insures them against the dangers of illy-invested capital and the waste of non-productive capital. In so doing he also in a way lays odds on his own strength of heart and arm and the strength of those hundreds of thousands who go to war with...
...wiser reflection one realizes that of such men no nation, even the very least, stands in need. Our strength would not be strengthened by their weakness, nor would the honor of our flag and the safety of our people be upheld by those who value above all honor and natural safety their own poor integrity...
...given another opportunity to enlist in a national military organization as a headquarters company is to be formed for the new Second Massachusetts Field Artillery of the National Guard. A special detail of 90 men is needed, and 50 more enlistments are necessary to bring the company to full strength...
...while honoring that strength of heart and mind which has inspired the nation through its course, must not rely easily on '76 or '61 to carry us through this new year of war in this new century. Our enemy is not scared by the specter of Napoleon nor of Cromwell. She will not be scared by the specter of our great leaders, vallent though they were...
...fulfillment of his efforts on the General Staff may not be foreseen. On the wisdom of that body depend many American lives spent through months of warfare. We believe that Captain Cordier will add strength in its deliberations, breadth of view, and adaptibility to new conditions of martial science...