"It seems to me, Mr. President, that in this particular time that all of history points to the harsh fact that until we are much nearer this goal of a peaceful world to which you inspiringly lead, that we must maintain this Army in which you have such an abiding faith as a strong clement in the defense of this Nation. As I turn over my duties to the splendid officer who succeeds me, I have absolute confidence, Mr. President, that if ever our security or our liberty are threatened, that this magnificent Army of ours will valiantly play its ultimately decisive role in those defenses."
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Military leaders from the United StatesMilitary leaders of World War IICommanders of the United States Southern CommandNATO Supreme Allied CommandersCommanders of the United States European Command
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"Remarks on Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to General Ridgway, and Accompanying Citation." (1955)
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