Contemporary Forum: American Speeches on Twentieth-century IssuesHarper, 1962 - 376 pages Companion volume to "American forum - speeches on historic issues, 1788-1900". American speeches on twentieth-century issues. |
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Page 162
... Congress displayed a greater freedom from mere partisanship than any other peace - time Congress since the administration of President Washington himself . The session was distinguished by the extent and variety of legislation enacted ...
... Congress displayed a greater freedom from mere partisanship than any other peace - time Congress since the administration of President Washington himself . The session was distinguished by the extent and variety of legislation enacted ...
Page 176
... Congress to make the laws , the Executives to execute them , the Supreme Court , and so forth , and you all know that . In the name of heaven , where is the independence of Congress ? Why , they just laid right down . They are flatter ...
... Congress to make the laws , the Executives to execute them , the Supreme Court , and so forth , and you all know that . In the name of heaven , where is the independence of Congress ? Why , they just laid right down . They are flatter ...
Page 200
... Congress , the Supreme Court , and the Executive are pillars at the door of liberty . For three years the word " must " has invaded the independence of Congress . And the Congress has abandoned its re- sponsibility to check even the ...
... Congress , the Supreme Court , and the Executive are pillars at the door of liberty . For three years the word " must " has invaded the independence of Congress . And the Congress has abandoned its re- sponsibility to check even the ...
Contents
THE PROGRESSIVE | 3 |
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS DEBATE | 51 |
MODERNISM VS FUNDAMENTALISM IN RELIGION | 87 |
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