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Eisenhower: “Few--men or women--have brought to heavy tasks and critical challenges such great spirit, integrity, and vision or such…”

On the recordJuly 12, 1955
Few--men or women--have brought to heavy tasks and critical challenges such great spirit, integrity, and vision or such readiness to spend energy and high talent in the country's service.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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Letter Accepting the Resignation of Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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