Today in history—and how The Nation covered it.
“Politically, the Africans are becoming more conscious of their own rights and wrongs. They are not wholly ignorant of the fact that world opinion is on their side.”
"It may well be that she has made a real contribution to our salvation."
"The greatest of all questions for the American people is, whether amongst all the troubles and changes of this and coming ages the popular respect for the forms of law, for judicial purity and independence, can be maintained."
"The ferry companies noted a great falling off in receipts."
“A study of the floor plans of the building, and a journey through it, disclose at once the cheering fact that much thought and care have been spent on the needs of the research student.”
"We know we are beautiful. And ugly too."
“Boy, what you got to smile about? You in jail, you know.” “Sheriff,” he answered, “you just wouldn’t understand. I’m smiling because I’m free.”
"A marvelous achievement was accomplished in a faultless manner by a young American who embodies within himself the finest American characteristics."