2005-05-01

Dwight Eisenhower’s Farewell Speech, January 1961

[Editor Fiatlux:This speech should be part of your fundamental education regarding the history of the United States. Republicans, in particular, should listen to Eisenhower’s message and contrast it with the speeches and, more importantly, the actions of george w. bush. Ike spoke for the welfare of all of humanity; bush speaks for a self-serving, ideologically unpatriotic minority that looks at the world globe and sees only themselves. If you can’t see the difference, you don’t belong in a democracy.]

The following link will bring you the text and audio of the speech. You will need Real Player or Windows Media Player to hear the speech.

http://millercenter.virginia.edu/scripps/
diglibrary/prezspeeches/eisenhower/dde_1961_0116.html