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President Eisenhower’s Farewell Address to the Nation Excerpt – January 17, 1961
Throughout America’s adventure in free government, such basic purposes have been to keep the peace; to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among peoples and among nations.
http://mcadams.posc.mu.edu/ike.htm
Student Friendly Version:
All during America’s history in governing itself, with leaders chosen by the people, the country has always worked to keep peace; help people achieve more, and to increase freedom of choice, respect and good character among human beings and among nations.