Eisenhower Address at the Hunt Armory, Pittsburgh, PA 09Oct56

Eisenhower Address at the Hunt Armory, Pittsburgh, PA 09Oct56 Ike speaking from podium: “...America seeks strength only because America loves peace. The meeting at Geneva made this clear, a fact that later the Presidents of all the Americas, meeting in Panama, recognized & applauded. There have been clear proofs of our purpose: our plans for world disarmament - programs of atoms-for-peace - the fostering of world trade & helping other peoples combat poverty and need. 07:31:16 “We have, in all this, simply paid attention to some plain lessons of recent history. The are: Weakness invites aggression. Strength stops it. And our determination to resist aggression... 07:31:45 “My fellow citizens, these matters should always be studied exhaustively & discussed soberly in our democracy. Here again, I must mention what the opposition has been saying only because it is so vital that we all understand these matters clearly. They, the opposition, have urged stout military defense w/ greater reliance on modern weapons, but have advised stopping our atomic tests. They have promised national security & a bold role in world affairs while they urge us to start thinking about ending the military draft..... (continues thru next to last paragraph of speech) ...of peace and of justice grew steadily stronger.” 07:35:31 Si. Ike waves & leave podium. 07:35:42 Si. Ike waving from open car in motorcade. At airport, people taking his picture; kids w/ flags. Mounted policeman Press photographers. 07:36:38 Si. Columbine arrives & Ike off, shaking hands. Women wearing Ike skirts. POV from motorcade past waving crowd. Thru city streets. 07:38:15 Si. Interior filled large auditorium of supporters. Ike waving from podium. 1956 Republican Presidential Candidate Campaigning; Politics; Politician; Speech; Political; Cold War;