He came to see us again and again, proving for the time being a generous friend.

And he did, not least in proving for the first time that a black man could ascend to the highest office.

Last week, we published a video investigation proving for the first time that Russian pilots bombed four hospitals in just 12 hours.

'My dear Dacre, I have to thank you for proving for the first time to the world that I was not without discrimination.'