Convinced the tribe's survival required English-speaking leaders who could negotiate with the U. S., the legislature appointed John Ross as Principal Chief.

Convinced that 1968 could be the last chance for decisive victory, General Nguyễn Chí Thanh, suggested an all-out offensive against urban centers.

Convinced he could develop a bread slicing machine, he sold his jewelry stores to fund the development effort and manufacture the machines.

Convinced that pictures could tell a story instead of just illustrating text, Luce launched Life on November 23, 1936.

Convinced that America could serve as " the great arsenal of democracy ," he persuaded the president to launch a massive arms production program to supply the Allies with military material.

Convinced that he could starve and freeze West Berlin into submission, no trucks or trains were allowed entry into the city.

Convinced that she could not go back home, Graciela chose to join the convent.

Convinced that anything related to microchips could yield a fortune, Son decided to produce at least one entrepreneurial idea a day.

Convinced he had done all he could to dissuade Hatanaka, Ida went to tell War Minister Korechika Anami of the occupation of the Palace.

Convinced that professionally trained musicians could best serve the church, he established the Westminster Choir School in September 1926 with sixty students and a faculty of ten.

Convinced now that only evil could win on the antimatter Earth, Superman and Wonder Woman refrain from trying to defeat Brainiac themselves.

Convinced that good social housing could produce good social architecture, and moved by the visible ravages of the Depression, she became a passionate leader in the fight for housing for the poor.

Convinced that she could forge a successful career as a professional performer, she travelled to Italy and put a final bel canto polish on her vocalism through study in Milan.

Convinced that a well connected and informed individual could play a decisive role in the international political arena, he assumed a pro-active part in global political developments, becoming both a news reporter and news maker.

Convinced he could do better, he drove to the radio station and did the next commercial himself.

Convinced that he could not defend against another attack, Union Col. Chester Harding surrendered around 1: 30 p. m ..

Convinced that this tool could help him make an important contribution to the welfare of humanity, Rosenfels spent the next decade earning an M. D., becoming a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and studying with Freud's student Franz Alexander at the Institute for Psychoanalysis in Chicago.

Convinced the federalized militia would meet little resistance, he placed the army under the command of the governor of Virginia, Henry " Lighthorse Harry " Lee, a hero of the Revolutionary War.

Convinced of a crisis devastating the Roman Catholic Church and coming under the increasing influence of sedevacantist activists, Archbishop Thục proceeded to consecrate several bishops without a mandate from the Holy See because he believed he was morally obliged to secure apostolic succession in the Latin Church, considering the reformed rites for the sacrament of Holy Orders of Pope Paul VI to be of doubtful validity.

Convinced of the more Calvinist doctrines of the Church of England, John became alarmed at the Arminian slant of King Charles I's religious policy and his increasingly autocratic rule ; he believed the King had been misled by evil councillors.

Convinced of the powerful connection between environment and wellness, he believes the health of an individual cannot be separated from the health of the family, community, and the world.

Convinced that Wolsey's loyalties lay with the Pope, not England, Anne, as well as Wolsey's many enemies, ensured his dismissal from public office in 1529.

Convinced that Israel was determined to attack Syria, he asked UN Secretary-General U Thant to withdraw UNEF forces from Sinai.

Convinced she had control over the game, Deena changed the pecking order from Butch to Alex, in case Matthew were to win the next immunity challenge.

Convinced that Heller was dishonest, they approached Young about forming a label with them, away from Heller and Eazy-E.

Convinced that their troubles stemmed from a shortage of money in circulation, they argued that increasing the volume of money would indirectly raise prices for farm products and drive up industrial wages, thus allowing debts to be paid with inflated dollars.

Convinced that Machel had irrevocably moved away from their orbit, the Soviets allegedly did not hesitate to sacrifice the pilot and the whole crew of their own plane.

Convinced by recent events, such as the Mueda massacre, that peaceful agitation would not bring about independence, FRELIMO contemplated the possibility of armed struggle from the outset, although it did not launch its first attack until September 1964.

Convinced that knowledge and research can foster dialogue and peaceful co-existence among countries worldwide, Ca ’ Foscari has drawn up over 200 international cooperation agreements with Universities from all over the world, with the aim of promoting the mobility in education and research fields.

Convinced her teacher doesn't like her, Ramona refuses to return until a very special letter from her teacher brings her back.

Convinced his life since the drunken night in the street is simply a nightmarish vision created by Life Extension, César leaps from the roof of the company's high-rise headquarters, resolving to open his eyes once more to real life outside the cryonic fantasy.

Convinced of the truth of Caramon's statements, Raistlin tells his twin to take Crysania back to Krynn and gives up his life preventing Takhisis from passing through the portal.

Convinced Temple would successfully move from child star to teenage actress, Zanuck declined a substantial offer from MGM to star Temple as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and cast her instead in Susannah of the Mounties, her last money-maker for Twentieth Century-Fox.

Convinced that a union would have protected him from losing his job, he became active in the American labor movement.

Convinced by his own experience of the futility of parliamentary action, Most began to espouse the doctrine of anarchism, which led to his expulsion from the German Social Democratic Party in 1880.

Convinced that her break in music would come from drumming, King played in bands in high school with classmate Morgan Jahnig, who would later become the bassist of Old Crow Medicine Show.

Convinced he has not done anything wrong, Bart decides to run away from home, taking Santa's Little Helper with him.

Convinced that Ballinger, now head of the United States Department of Interior, had a personal interest in obstructing an investigation of the Cunningham case, Glavis had sought support from the U. S. Forest Service, whose jurisdiction over the Chugach National Forest included several of the Cunningham claims.

" Convinced, David follows along, and is discouraged from asking questions about the group or its methods.

Convinced that the children will be freed from the possession if they will confess what is happening, Miss Giddens begs Flora to admit that Miss Jessel is there.

Convinced that his patients need some fresh air and some time away from the sanitarium, Dr. Weitzman persuades the administration to allow him to take them to a baseball game at Yankee Stadium.