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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)
1953: 350 quotes1954: 575 quotes1955: 357 quotes1956: 136 quotes1957: 143 quotes1958: 118 quotes1959: 93 quotes1960: 57 quotes1961: 7 quotes
Jan 11, 1954

Lieutenant Schowalter's unflinching courage, extraordinary heroism and inspirational leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

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Jan 11, 1954

Because of the wealth of information and experience with this problem which your Commission has gained in its long studies and investigations I suggest that you arrange to work closely with the Director of Defense Mobilization, Arthur S…

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Jan 11, 1954

His great personal valor reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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Jan 11, 1954

Private West's indomitable spirit, consummate valor and intrepid actions inspired all who observed him, reflecting highest credit upon himself and upholding the honored traditions of the military service.

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Jan 10, 1954

The protection of this right is firmly fixed in our law and should remain a permanent policy of our Government.

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Jan 10, 1954

Much impetus can be given to the use of a substantial volume of these commodities by substituting to the maximum extent food and fiber surpluses in foreign economic assistance and disaster relief.

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Jan 10, 1954

The soil, water, range and forest resources of the United States are the natural foundation of our national economy.

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Jan 10, 1954

Specific proposals for legislation dealing with Communist infiltration generally are now under study.

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Jan 10, 1954

A stable, prosperous and free agriculture is essential to the welfare of the United States.

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Jan 10, 1954

I have given assurances to the American farmer that support of existing agricultural laws, including continuance through 1954 of price supports on basic commodities at 90 percent of parity, was a moral and legal commitment that must be…

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Jan 10, 1954

Federal labor-management legislation at best can provide only the framework in which free collective bargaining may be conducted.

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Jan 10, 1954

No drastic legislative innovations in this field are therefore desirable or required at this time.

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Jan 10, 1954

This has created an artificial competitive situation which has cost the American farmer a substantial part of his world wheat market.

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Jan 10, 1954

I recommend that the Senate give early favorable consideration to the treaty submitted herewith, and advise and consent to its ratification.

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Jan 10, 1954

It will be continually a challenge to Government to sense the aspirations of the working people of our country, that all may have the opportunity to fairly share in the results of the productive genius of our time, from which comes the…

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Jan 3, 1954

This administration believes that no American--no one group of Americans--can truly prosper unless all Americans prosper.

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Jan 3, 1954

Our system is the greatest wealth producer in the world--in terms of the life and the well-being of every citizen.

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Jan 3, 1954

It is a program inspired by zeal for the common good, dedicated to the welfare of every American family--whatever its means of livelihood may be, or its social position, or its ancestral strain, or its religious affiliation.

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Jan 3, 1954

It is my earnest hope that the Congress will take quick and effective steps to enact the measures I will recommend.

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Jan 3, 1954

In peace the American spirit of people helping people is demonstrated through Red Cross services.

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