Proceedings Magazine - March 1955 Vol. 81/3/625

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America's Moment of Truth (Prize Essay, 1955)
Issue: Proceedings Magazine - March 1955 Vol. 81/3/625

In the last few seconds of every bull fight, there comes a critical point known as The Moment of Truth. The Matador, having gone through his hazardous but colorful routine, has at last prepared...

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