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Eisenhower: I thoroughly believe that the participation in athletics is one of the greatest influences in the development of our…

On the recordOctober 11, 1954
I thoroughly believe that the participation in athletics is one of the greatest influences in the development of our youth; and I thoroughly believe in the Olympics as one of the means and methods by which some understanding of fair play and justice can be developed among nations.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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Remarks to Members of the Olympic Committee, Denver, Colorado

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