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Eisenhower: In Korea, 14 months ago, the futile waste of American life and treasure was stopped.

On the recordOctober 27, 1954
In Korea, 14 months ago, the futile waste of American life and treasure was stopped.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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Address at Eisenhower Day Dinner Given by the Citizens for Eisenhower Congressional Committee for the District of Columbia

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