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“In this hope, among the things we teach to the young are such truths as the transcendent value of the individual and the dignity of all people, the futility and stupidity of war, its destructiveness of life and its degradation of human values.”

Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower

Book:Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1960-1961

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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1960-1961

The book serves as a comprehensive archive of Eisenhower's presidential activities, including his addresses to the nation, correspondence, and policy statements. It offers insight into his administration's priorities and the historical context of the early 1960s. more

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

English biography, 120-180 words more

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