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A '''hawk''' is a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals. | A '''hawk''' is a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals. | ||
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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]], who advocates peace instead. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 21:14, January 17, 2009
A hawk is a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals. [[Image:Hawk-dove.jpg}thumb|280px|1966 cartoon by Ed Valtman]] 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.
Before the War of 1812 was declared, those Congressmen, such as Henry Clay who called for war against Britain were called "war hawks."