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Eisenhower: “If we are really to do our full part in combating communism, we must as a unit stand not only ready as Magsaysay did to…”

On the recordAugust 29, 1957
If we are really to do our full part in combating communism, we must as a unit stand not only ready as Magsaysay did to bare his breast to the bayonet, but to work day by day for the betterment--the spiritual, moral, intellectual and material betterment--of the people who live under freedom.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Ceremony Marking the Issuance of the President Magsaysay Champion of Liberty Stamp.

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