WilliamM
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Trudeau to Air Canada CEO: "You must learn French!"
+ WilliamM replied to marylander1940's topic in The Lounge
Yes, of course, those who pursue advanced degrees in history must be able to read foreign languages, especially French. I enjoyed a graduate school seminar on 18th century European history and later the causes of The First World War Actually, I was a terrible student and always regretted living on campus and tempted and, looked forward to every distraction. -
Do you eschew all travel to countries where gay sex is illegal?
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With all your connections, why worry, Unicorn. -
The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III
+ WilliamM replied to marylander1940's topic in Literature
The Brits were on our side in world war Two. A beleaguered nation, more or less on its own after France fell to Germany. With Benita Mussolini and Francisco Franco supporting Germany -
Where was Desi, Junior?
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Trudeau to Air Canada CEO: "You must learn French!"
+ WilliamM replied to marylander1940's topic in The Lounge
I had five years of French in highschool and college. Torture, hardly exercise. Switched over to history, where the French helped for research. And I no longer had to speak French -
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Yes, it is because people can walk right up to the tomb and lay flowers. Until yesterday only presidents could participate to that degree.. a significant change..if only for two days...but stay tuned.
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Well, the bed would be crowded with "Chris" and you, isn't "Chris" a large person?
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This morning The Washington Post is streaming the people laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. A sign of remembered grief.
