Not quite what Eisenhower anticipated, but a sad day, nonetheless

Once again, we hear from a Republican who couldn’t win a primary today. Of course, Eisenhower was speaking of federal troops being needed to protect black students from their countrymen. peace, mjh

Dwight D. Eisenhower: Statement by the President Regarding Occurrences at Central High School in Little Rock. September 1957

It will be a sad day for this country–both at home and abroad–if school children can safely attend their classes only under the protection of armed guards.

Dwight D. Eisenhower: Statement by the President Regarding Occurrences at Central High School in Little Rock.

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