The orator’s chief thought was, How shall we pay the debt?
The penitent’s cry was, What shall I do to be saved?
The subject for debate was, Which is the greater, the pen or the sword?
10. Capitalize all commissions and boards authorized by act of Congress when given in full, singular and plural, as Fish Commission, Civil Service Commission, Mississippi River Commission, District of Columbia Board of Commissioners, Light-House Board, etc.; also the words “commission,” “commissioner,” and “board” where standing alone and referring to the above.
11. Capitalize all words denoting the Deity; “Reformation” (the), “Revolution” (1776), “Revolutionary war,” “French Revolution.”
12. Capitalize the words “army” and “navy” only when they mean the entire Army and Navy of the United States, and lower-case when used as adjectives. Examples:
The troops were supplied with army saddles and blankets.
The army before Nashville was commanded by General Thomas.
He spoke for the Army and Navy, as well as the Administration.
Their clothes were made of navy cloth, and their general appearance was that of navy officials.