Man of Destiny
Americannoun
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Benito Mussolini, Italy's self-styled Man of Destiny, died ignominiously and was hung by his heels like a slaughtered pig alongside the body of his mistress.
From Time Magazine Archive
In high good humor, the Man of Destiny called a consulting engineer "an old faker," climbed into his automobile, went home.
From Time Magazine Archive
At 28 he turned manager and introduced the plays of George Bernard Shaw to the U. S. He acted in Candida, Arms and the Man, The Man of Destiny.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dakin also debates the extent to which Roosevelt II fulfills Spengler's requirements for a "Man of Destiny."
From Time Magazine Archive
He appealed to the President, and that "Man of Destiny," ignoring the organic law of the land, approved the action of his Secretary.
From The Battle of the Big Hole A History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877. by Shields, G. O.
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