Eisenhower and Grant Ripe for Two-Term Presidencies
The piece surveys Eisenhower and Grant as two of the few Republicans to win two full terms, contrasts their upbringings, and recounts Eisenhower’s rise from World War II commander to president. It notes Truman’s warnings, Eisenhower’s victory in 1952, and key policy moves including the Eisenhower Doctrine and stance on Korea, Hungary, and Suez.
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Way with Words Why Legalese Is So Redundant
Theodore M. Bernstein critiques legal phrasing for redundancy and tautology. He notes examples like will and testament and indemnify and hold harmless. The column discusses how legal language can appear pompous and archaic, tracing roots to Norman conquest and linguistic layering.
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