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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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• America's Moment of Truth (Prize Essay, 1955)
  By Commander Ralph E. Williams, Jr. (SC), U. S. Navy

  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 the bull for the kill. At this point he “...

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