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  • Farewell Address - Dwight Eisenhower January 17, 1961

    Farewell Address - Dwight Eisenhower January 17, 1961
    Nov 14 2023
    Farewell Address - Dwight Eisenhower January 17, 1961

    Eisenhower again calls for peace, but, acknowledging that new crises arise, cautions the United States to maintain balance in its relations. He also also warns against the rising power of the military-industrial complex that could threaten the democratic process.
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    16 mins
  • First Inaugural Address - Dwight Eisenhower - January 20, 1953

    First Inaugural Address - Dwight Eisenhower - January 20, 1953
    Nov 14 2023
    Eisenhower challenges citizens to help lead the world towards a future of freedom by making peace a way of life. He stresses the interdependence of the world, especially in economics, through nine principles he introduces to shape U.S. world leadership. The audio recording begins with Richard Nixon taking the vice presidential oath of office followed by the singing of "America the Beautiful" and a prayer. President Eisenhower begins his speech at 9:45 on the recording.




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    33 mins