EQUITY (Changes in Total Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
EQUITY [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 6,027,330	$ 5,621,857
Net earnings	160,614	60,258
Share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes	(12,078)	(15,082)
Purchase and retirement of common stock	0	(26,132)
Share-based compensation expense	7,869	6,716
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.37/$0.34 per share, respectively)	(49,085)	(45,100)
Other comprehensive income (expense)	1,591	(12,191)
Balance at end of period	$ 6,136,241	$ 5,590,326
Cash dividend on common stock, per share	$ 0.37	$ 0.34