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| − | A '''hawk''' in political terminology is someone who favors war, or a strong military, or participation in a particular war. Often it is used as an adjective rather than a noun, as in "hawkish". It is in contrast with a [[dove]]. | + | [[File:Hawk-dove.jpg|thumb|280px|1966 cartoon by Ed Valtman.]] |
| | + | A '''hawk''' is a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals. |
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| − | A '''hawk''' is also a bird of pray which feeds on the flesh of other animals. | + | A '''hawk''' in political terminology is someone who favors war, or a strong military, or participation in a particular war. Often it is used as an adjective rather than a noun, as in "hawkish". It is in contrast with a [[dove]], who advocates peace instead. |
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| − | [[category:politics]] | + | Before the [[War of 1812]] was declared, those Congressmen, such as [[Henry Clay]] who called for war against Britain were called "war hawks." |
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