Word: supportable
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...property of Americans has been taken under or in violation of the agrarian laws for which no compensation has been made, and other properties practically ruined and, in one instance, taken by the Mexican Government on account of unreasonable demands of labor. Mr. Sheffield will have the full support of this Government and we will insist that adequate protection under the recognized rules of international law be afforded American citizens...
...policy of this Government to use its influence and its support in behalf of stability and orderly constitutional procedure; but it should be made clear that this Government will continue to support the Government in Mexico only so long as it protects American lives and American rights and complies with its international engagements and obligations...
...President has authorized a second defense test on July 4. On this day, the War Department desires to present to the people our national defense policy and plans for support thereof, as contemplated by the National Defense Act of 1920, and to emphasize the historical occasion when Congress first pledged the manpower and resources of the country for national defense, and to commemorate the sacrifices made for national defense...
...Riffs conducted several fierce onslaughts on the French positions along the Wergha Valley, Riff artillery being used in support with deadly effect. On each occasion, according to French communiques, the enemy was repulsed, but the losses on both sides were heavy. Little, if any, territory changed hands. A battle was continuing...
...never occurred to me to think of going to college, for I was one of many children, and my father, a low-salaried laborer, never enjoyed good health. Financial assistance at home was out of the question and it was even necessary for me to support myself while in high school, which I did by a variety of means...