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Eisenhower Doctrine speech

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Date: January 5, 1957

Created By: Dwight D. Eisenhower

Citations: public domain via Miller Center

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In a special message to Congress, Eisenhower proclaims the sovereignty of the Middle Eastern nations and that the United States will ensure that force will not be used for any aggressive purpose in the world. The President seeks congressional authorization to employ the military in the Middle East to uphold this new policy.

Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking into a microphone.

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