When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and for the occasion he gave the nations first presidential inaugural address, used to inform the people of his intentions as a leader.Inaugural addresses have since become iconic moments for each new leader, sometimes providing the presidents most memorable moment. Franklin Delano Roosevelt told America...

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and for the occasion he gave the nations first presidential inaugural address, used to inform the people of his intentions as a leader.Inaugural addresses have since become iconic moments for each new leader, sometimes providing the presidents most memorable moment. Franklin Delano Roosevelt told America...

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and for the occasion he gave the nations first presidential inaugural address, used to inform the people of his intentions as a leader.Inaugural addresses have since become iconic moments for each new leader, sometimes providing the presidents most memorable moment. Franklin Delano Roosevelt told America...

First published in 1946 as Eisenhower's Own Story of the WarTHIS is one of the truly great documents in the history of human conflict. It is the personal, yet definitive report of the world's mightiest military operation, written by the one man qualified to write it, the man under whose Supreme Command the Allied forces rode to triumph. A classic of information, in the plain language for which our Chief of Staff is famous, it reveals the whole inside story of how the war wa...

A classic of World War II literature, an incredibly revealing work that provides a near comprehensive account of the war and brings to life the legendary general and eventual president of the United States. • "Gives the reader true insight into the most difficult part of a commander's life." —The New York TimesFive-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower was arguably the single most important military figure of World War II. Crusade in Europe tells the ...

A collection of speeches given by Dwight D. Eisenhower.Speeches included are:• 101st Airborne Division Citation Ceremony ca 1945• Address before Special Session of United Nations - Aug. 13, 1958• Address on Need for Effective Labor Bill - Aug. 6, 1959• Address on the Far East Situation -Sept. 11, 1958• Address on the Middle East Situation, July 15, 1958• Address to the Nation on Events in Paris, May 25, 1960• Address to the Un...

In his Third State of the Union Address, delivered on January 7, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower articulates the challenges and aspirations of a nation at the crossroads of progress and uncertainty during the Cold War era. This address is marked by its clear, concise prose and sober reflection on both domestic and international affairs, showcasing Eisenhower's ability to synthesize complex issues into accessible language for the American public. Situated within a context of post-World...

The final set of volumes (Vol 18-21 sold separately) of The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower contain 1,783 documents drawn from Eisenhower's second term as president from 20 January 1957 to 20 January 1961.Completing a monumental project that began with publication of The War Years in 1970, this final set of volumes of The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower contains 1,783 documents drawn from Eisenhower's second term as president from 20 ...

In his Fourth State of the Union Address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower articulates a vision for America that resonates with the principles of both democracy and pragmatism. Through a blend of rhetorical grace and incisive policy analysis, Eisenhower addresses pressing issues of the time'—ranging from the Cold War tensions and national security to economic prosperity and civil rights. This address is marked by its clarity of expression and a bid for bipartisanship during a politically cha...

In his *Third State of the Union Address*, delivered in January 1961, Dwight D. Eisenhower articulates a vision for America at the crossroads of mid-20th century challenges and aspirations. This speech deftly combines clarity of thought with a persuasive cadence, reflecting Eisenhower's military background and his steady hand in governance. It addresses pressing issues such as national security, economic vitality, and international cooperation during the height of the Cold War, establishin...

The final set of volumes (Vol 18-21 sold separately) of The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower contain 1,783 documents drawn from Eisenhower's second term as president from 20 January 1957 to 20 January 1961.Completing a monumental project that began with publication of The War Years in 1970, this final set of volumes of The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower contains 1,783 documents drawn from Eisenhower's second term as president from 20 January 1...

On January 17, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered his political farewell to the American people on national television from the Oval Office of the White House. Those who expected the military leader and hero of World War II to depart his Presidency with a nostalgic, "old soldier" speech like Gen. Douglas MacArthur's, were surprised at his strong warnings about the dangers of the "military-industrial complex." As President of the United States for two terms, Eisenhower had slowed t...