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Eisenhower: Even an America victorious in atomic war could scarcely escape disastrous destruction of her cities and a fearful loss…

On the recordMay 20, 1957
Even an America victorious in atomic war could scarcely escape disastrous destruction of her cities and a fearful loss of life.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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Radio and Television Address to the American People on the Need for Mutual Security in Waging the Peace.

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