Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1957 Inauguration Speech

In his second inaugural address, in 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned of international Communism and the threat it posed. He called for building security, fortifying the United Nations and providing a spark of hope for desperate people. “May we pursue the right–without self-righteousness,” he said. “May we know unity–without conformity. May we grow in strength–without pride in self. May we, in our dealings with all peoples of the earth, ever speak truth and serve justice.”