Almanac brief for February 18 2003 sports birthdays and history
On this date Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as Confederate president in 1861. Elm Farm Ollie and Clyde Tombaugh are noted for 1930 events, Pluto's discovery. Birthdays include Tiffany Morrison Ono Travolta and others. Derrike Cope wins the Daytona 500 in 1990. Moon phase between Feb 16 full moon and Feb 23 last quarter.
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After Iraq War Trumpets U S Rule Facing Iraqi Resistance
The piece argues that installing a U S general to govern Iraq postwar would provoke Iraqi hostility and spark widespread resistance. It warns that al Qaida could swell from the conflict, urging a UN backed trusteeship and highlighting cautious engagement with Muslims who oppose bin Laden.
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Patriotism and patience in wartime Iraq debate
Mitch Albom argues that patience and U N support are not cowardly but prudent for long term security. He compares Iraq to Japan and Turkey as models, warns against quick American military replacement of Saddam Hussein, and urges cautious, principled action over rash, partisan moves. The piece ends with Albom's contact details.
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Lincoln's Call to Reverence for Law and History
Historian Himmetfarb argues for a renewed respect for the nation’s institutions and history drawing on Lincoln's 1838 Lyceum address. He cites low American history knowledge, calls for teaching patriotism, and urges revival of reverence for liberty and law amid modern threats.
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