Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes country distant hand
The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war. Townsend Harris dangerousjapaneseopium Change image and share on social
If war should break out between England and Japan, the latter would suffer much more than the former. Townsend Harris breakenglandjapan Change image and share on social
The nations of the West hope that by means of steam communication all the world will become as one family. Townsend Harris communicationfamilyhope Change image and share on social
Biodiversity starts in the distant past and it points toward the future. Frans Lanting biodiversitydistantfuture Change image and share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social
The importance of heart health became very real for me when my father died of heart disease seven years ago. Having experienced the loss first hand, I am inspired to do everything I can to break the cycle and prevent families from losing loved ones to this preventable disease. Monica Potter agobreakcycle share on social