Word: westing
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...West Point...
...West Point...
...this will let you know that I do not want it any longer for it will suit those blue-bellied Yankees of the industrial East better than it does the Farmers of the West...
...West and the Southwest are expected to show the greatest strength in the Intercollegiate contests. The University of California, Leland Stanford. University of Texas and Williams are the leading contenders for team honors...
...Judgement and courage," came the answer, "and that combined and balancing quality which may be called resourcefulness or 'gumption.'" When the visitor then remarked triumphantly, "You can't teach those," the response. Dr. Gay is reported to have said, was obvious: "Does West Point training help in making successful Army officers?" And the visitor replied. "I see your points" Professional training, Dr. Gay concluded, cannot guarantee the production of Napoleons and Lees, but, as in medicine, law, engineering and other professions, so now in business, such education has come to be regarded as fundamental...