Dwight D. Eisenhower Quotes

This embattled shore, portal of freedom, is forever hallowed by the ideals, the valor and the sacrifices of our fellow countrymen.

Just what does he think the Presidency is?

A fine man who, in the middle of a stormy lake, knows nothing of swimming.

There’s one thing to be said about being President__ nobody can tell you when to sit down.

I want…the $60 GI job and no medals on my chest.

Now, on Friday noon, I am to become a private citizen. I am proud to do so. I look forward to it.

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced powers exists and will persist.

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced powers exists and will persist.

There can be no law if we were to invoke one code of international conduct for those who oppose us and another for our friends.

You have a row of dominoes set up. You knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last is that it will go over very quickly.

I just won’t get into a pissing contest with that skunk.

A soldier’s pack is not so heavy a burden as a prisoner’s chains.

I shall go to Korea, to try to end the war.

The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.