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MacArthur Farewell Speech

1951

General Douglas MacArthur addressed Congress on 19 April 1951 to announce his retirement from the Army. This speech featured the famous quote: "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away."

Ike Accepts '56 Nomination

1956

President Dwight D Eisenhower's acceptance speech at the 1956 Republican National Convention.