In most communities it is illegal to cry... by Dwight D. Eisenhower

President War World War II Cold War general

In most communities it is illegal to cry "fire" in a crowded assembly. Should it not be considered serious international misconduct to manufacture a general war scare in an effort to achieve local political aims?

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Today History

Things have never been more like the way they are today in history.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Doctrine May Women Men

Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels - men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Purpose

Together we must learn how to compose differences, not with arms, but with intellect and decent purpose.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Job

The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the battlefield.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

President

Well, when you come down to it, I don't see that a reporter could do much to a president, do you?

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

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