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Word: toothpick (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...have lost the edge in military strength to the Russians. "Is it possible that the richest nation in history can no longer afford to be the strongest?" Instead of "speak softly and carry a big stick," as Theodore Roosevelt advised, the Republican motto is "talk tough and carry a toothpick...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CONVENTION: The Keynote | 7/18/1960 | See Source »

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