Word: symbolic
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...better than a person slower of speech, but with a good grasp of real issues. Furthermore, there is something a bit disturbing that the definition of Americana hinges on one political figure. For instance, if you were a Democrat, would you really appreciate that a Republican serves as the symbol of your country...
However, people do seem to create their own brand of celebrity gazing in the absence of a monarchy. In this country, Hollywood stars and supermodels seem to fit the role of the would-be national symbol quite well, as these celebrities increasingly turn to organizing charitable works and fundraisers. Perhaps you could say that the absence of having a monarchy results in the democratic right to create one's own idols in a monarch's stead. You can even dream of becoming a celebrity yourself. On the other hand, celebrities lack a sense of permanence--Andy Warhol's 15 minutes...
...were actually pretty upset about this," said TCS Co-President Chienlan Hsu '99. "Chinese supporters were allowed to bring in Chinese flags, which is kind of the equivalent of our signs--a symbol of your protest or your support of the president. The supporters were allowed in, and we were...
...1970s with crystalline precision. As the leaders of two archly funny but disturbingly bleak suburban clans, Kevin Kline, Joan Allen and Sigourney Weaver give refreshingly honest performances, but the film's ending sadly offers their characters no hint of redemption. The ice storm in this film, as a natural symbol of change and the wiping away of sins, is like Noah's flood without the rainbow. --Erwin I. Rosinberg...
Fifty years after he did it first, he did it again. Chuck Yeager, the enduring symbol of flyboy coolheadedness under pressure, broke the sound barrier again, in an F-15. It was a farewell sonic boom for the 74-year-old, who has retired from military flying. "I just decided to go out on top, rather than wait for some doctor to ground me," he said. Not that grounding would be all bad. The following day, a British pilot broke the speed of sound in a land vehicle...