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Only a fool would try to deprive working men and working women of their right to join the union of their choice.

Only a fool would try to deprive working men and working women of their right to join the union of their choice.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Men, Choices, Democracy
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Alfred Dupont Chandler, Louis Galambos (1978). “The papers: The chief of staff”

The world must know what happened, and never forget.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
War, World, Never Forget

...the right of the individual to elect freely the manner of his care in illness must be preserved.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dark, Age, Care
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1960). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954”, p.70, Best Books on

If progress is to be steady we must have long term guides extending far ahead.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Long, Progress, Guides
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1960). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1959”, p.10, Best Books on

[T]he rule of law does more than ensure freedom from high-handed action by rulers. It ensures justice between man and man however humble the one and however powerful the other. A man with five dollars in the bank can call to account the corporation with five billion dollars in assets-and the two will be heard as equals before the law.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Powerful, Humble, Men
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1959). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1958”, p.362, Best Books on

We need an adequate defense, but every arms dollar we spend above adequacy has a long-term weakening effect upon the nation and its security.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
War, Long, Dollars

If you are waging peace, you can't be too particular sometimes about the special attitudes that different countries take. We were a young country once, and our whole policy for the first 150 years was, we were neutral.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Country, Attitude, Years
"Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1956".

The speed, accuracy and devastating power of American Artillery won confidence and admiration from the troops it supported and inspired fear and respect in their enemy.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Military, Enemy, Troops

If a problem cannot be solved, enlarge it.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Aviation, Problem, Ifs
"Baseball's Greatest Quotes". Book by Paul Dickson, 1991.

The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Farewell, Nwo, Acquisition
Farewell radio and television address to the American people, 17 Jan. 1961

One of the things that I noticed in war was how difficult it was for our soldiers, at first, to realize that there are no rules to war. Our men were raised in sports, where a referee runs a football game, or an umpire a baseball game, and so forth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sports, Baseball, Football

Freedom from fear and injustice and oppression will be ours only in the measure that men who value such freedom are ready to sustain its possession - to defend it against every thrust from within or without.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fear, Men, Injustice And Oppression
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1948). “Crusade in Europe”

There are a number of things wrong with Washington. One of them is that everyone is too far from home.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Home, Numbers, Cities

By mutual respect, understanding and with good will we can find acceptable solutions to any problems which exist or may arise between us.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Presidential, Understanding, May
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1959). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1958”, p.531, Best Books on

Without a doubt, psychological warfare has proven its right to a place of dignity in our military arsenal.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Military, Doubt, Warfare

Unless each day can be looked back upon by an individual as one in which he has had some fun, some joy, some real satisfaction, that day is a loss.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Funny, Real, Loss
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1960). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953”, p.412, Best Books on

Fortunately for us and our world, young people are not easily discouraged. The hopes of the world rest on the fresh outlook of young people

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Our World, People, Discouraged

People in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than governments.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Running, Peace, Government
TV talk with Prime Minister Macmillan, August 31, 1959.

How has retirement affected my golf game? A lot more people beat me now.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Funny, Sports, Retirement

During the time I have had WACs under my command, they have met every test and task assigned to them...their contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit, and determination are immeasurable.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Determination, War, Skills

The world must learn to work together, or finally it will not work at all.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Future, Vision, Working Together

The quest for peace is the statesman's most exacting duty... Practical progress to lasting peace is his fondest hope.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Progress, Quests, Duty
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Dwight David Eisenhower (1963). “The white house years: mandate for change 1953-1956”

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely

Dwight D. Eisenhower
War, Fighting, Enemy
Order of the Day, delivered 6 June 1944

'Worry' is a word that I don't allow myself to use.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Worry, Use

Now this brings me to my main topic - our military strength - more specifically, how to stay strong against threat from outside, without undermining the economic health that supports our security.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Stay Strong, Military, War
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1959). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1958”, p.326, Best Books on