Political Quotes

On the recordApril 29, 1954
The task of civil defense is vital to our national life.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Memorandum Directing the Departments and Agencies to Take Part in a Civil Defense Test Exercise.

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