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Eisenhower’s First Inaugural Address
Key Details
Date: January 20, 1953
Created By: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Citations: public domain via Miller Center
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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 te singing of ‘America the Beautiful’ and a prayer. President Eisenhower begins his speech at 9:45 on the recording.
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