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The man in the big white jail

Article Abstract:

The origin of the use of the phrase 'to be in the bubble' to refer to the isolation of the president is analyzed. The terminology of the inaugural oath is also discussed.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Presidents, Social isolation, Presidential inaugurations

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The 'bizarre' bazaar

Article Abstract:

The George Bush campaign has made heavy use of the word 'bizarre' and such synonyms as 'weird' and 'strange'. A discussion of the history of these words is presented.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
Political activity, Political campaigns, Bush, George H.W.

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