Political Quotes

Eisenhower

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Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. A member of the Republican Party, he was born in Kansas and rose to prominence as a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II. Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe, overseeing the successful D-Day invasion and the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.

Quotes by year · 195319611,836 total · peak 1954 (575)
1953: 350 quotes1954: 575 quotes1955: 357 quotes1956: 136 quotes1957: 143 quotes1958: 118 quotes1959: 93 quotes1960: 57 quotes1961: 7 quotes
Feb 6, 1954

In battle, they learned a great truth--that there are no atheists in the foxholes.

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Feb 6, 1954

Out of faith in God, and through faith in themselves as His children, our forefathers designed and built this Republic.

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Feb 4, 1954

The legitimate function of government is to do for the individuals what they cannot do for themselves, or cannot so well do for themselves.

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Feb 4, 1954

What a glorious challenge we have, what a privilege to live in this time.

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Feb 4, 1954

In all those things which deal with people, be liberal, be human.

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Feb 3, 1954

We in the free world have not forgotten that this is the fifth anniversary of Cardinal Mindszenty's trial and imprisonment by the Communist authorities in Hungary.

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Feb 3, 1954

The plight of Cardinal Mindszenty and of other churchmen who have suffered at the hands of the Communists has not been forgotten.

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Feb 3, 1954

The Communist assault upon religious liberty and leadership in Hungary has failed, however, to turn the Hungarian people from their faith in God.

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Feb 2, 1954

I am returning herewith, without my approval, H.R. 1917, 'To authorize the coinage of So-cent pieces to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase.'

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Feb 2, 1954

We can't keep butter priced out of the market and get it used.

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Feb 2, 1954

Continuing steps have been and are constantly being taken to re-examine the policies of the Federal Government affecting economic growth and stability.

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