Freedom is pitted against slavery; lightness against the dark.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

First Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Cold War Communism vs. democracy International politics

Speaker

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Source

First Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1953 1950s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Eisenhower, Dwight D. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1953, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

First Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Citation

Eisenhower, Dwight D. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1953, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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William J. Brennan, Jr.
Medium
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Language
English
Time
1957 1950s 20th century
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Citation

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Winston Churchill
Source
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Medium
Radio broadcast Speech
Genre
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Time
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Authentication Score 2
Citation

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