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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)
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Jul 17, 1955

Toward Germany, the four of us bear special responsibilities.

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Jul 17, 1955

This is at once a result and a cause of existing tension and distrust.

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Jul 17, 1955

The American people want to be friends with the Soviet peoples.

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Jul 15, 1955

I came to Europe with an army, a navy, an air force, with a single purpose: to destroy Nazism.

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Jul 15, 1955

This is a much more pleasant day than when I last visited you--that was in mid-January.

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Jul 15, 1955

I came with the formations of war and all of the circumstances of war surrounded that journey at that time.

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Jul 15, 1955

This time I come armed with something far more powerful: the good will of America--the great hopes of America--the aspirations of America for peace.

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Jul 15, 1955

I have come here, in this beautiful country of yours, to meet with my colleagues from other countries to see whether it is not possible to find some road that will lead all mankind into a more tranquil, better, fuller way of life.

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Jul 14, 1955

A matter of this vital importance should have thorough hearings, discussion and debate.

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Jul 14, 1955

I find that changed circumstances require the modification of the said Proclamation No. 3073 in the manner hereinafter proclaimed, in order to carry out the purposes of the said section 22.

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Jul 14, 1955

I know of no better way to improve the lot of mankind and raise its hopes than by pushing ahead vigorously in the development of the atom for the purpose of peace.

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Jul 14, 1955

I am pleased indeed to have your assurance that H.R. 5550 will be among the very first measures to be considered by your Committee next year.

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Jul 14, 1955

I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that the said…

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Jul 14, 1955

To assure orderly consideration of trade problems arising between nations is vital to our own interests as a great trading nation and to the interests of those joined with us in the cause of freedom.

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Jul 14, 1955

This legislation will do much to vouchsafe to the American people and the free world the gains which will accrue from continuation of the enlightened trade policy provided for in H.R. 1.

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Jul 14, 1955

The vitality of the United Nations and American support for the United Nations were never more needed than now.

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Jul 14, 1955

None could then say that we preserve armament because we want to

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Jul 12, 1955

As you mark the third anniversary of Skywatch, please convey to all Ground Observers past and present my personal word of appreciation and congratulations.

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Jul 12, 1955

Few--men or women--have brought to heavy tasks and critical challenges such great spirit, integrity, and vision or such readiness to spend energy and high talent in the country's service.

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