During the 'ballad' years for me, the politics was latent; I was just falling in love with the ballads and my boyfriend. And there was the beauty of the songs. Joan Baez balladbeautyboyfriend Change image and share on social
During the boom years of the 1990s, globalization emerged as the most significant development in our national life. With NAFTA and the Internet and big-box stores selling cheap goods from China, the line between national and international began to blur. Noah Feldman 1990sbeginbig share on social
During the campaign for re-election, Barack Obama at least made vague references to a willingness to accept $3 trillion of reduced spending in exchange for a $1 trillion dollar tax increase. Bob Beauprez acceptbarackcampaign Change image and share on social
During the canvass in the State of Mississippi, I traveled into different parts of that state, and this is the doctrine that I everywhere uttered: that while I was in favor of building up the colored race, I was not in favor of tearing down the white race. Hiram Rhodes Revels buildcanvasscolore share on social
During the civilisation and development process of more than 5,000 years, the Chinese nation has made an indelible contribution to the civilisation and advancement of mankind. Xi Jinping 000advancementchinese Change image and share on social
During the Clinton administration, America's image was that of a strong, confident and kind world leader. Mike Medavoy administrationamericaclinton Change image and share on social
During the Cold War, America took sides not only in disputes between Arab countries, but also in debates within them. Stephen Kinzer americaarabcold Change image and share on social
During the Cold War, America undertook serious military cuts only once: after the election of Richard Nixon, during the Vietnam War. The result: Vietnam fell to the Communists, the Russians moved into Afghanistan, and American influence around the globe waned dramatically. Ben Shapiro afghanistanamericaamerican share on social
During the cold war, it was easy for the Pentagon to justify its budget, as the Soviets essentially sized our forces for us. We simply counted up their stuff and either bought more of the same or upgraded our technology. Thomas P.M. Barnett budgetbuycold share on social
During the Cold War, the non-aligned movement tried to become a 'third force' in world politics, but failed because it was too large and unwieldy. Stephen Kinzer aligncoldfail Change image and share on social
