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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The Philadelphia Inquirer editorialized that "The President has restated, at what may be a critical time in world history, an affirmative program for peace." Newark Star Ledger, April 25, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The Philadelphia Inquirer editorialized that "The President has restated, at what may be a critical time in world history, an affirmative program for peace." Detroit Free Press, April 18, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Ike described a series of concrete measures necessary for peace that included lifting of the Iron Curtain, a Korean armistice, and participation in disarmament talks. Pittsburgh Post Gazette, April 29, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Ike described a series of concrete measures necessary for peace that included lifting of the Iron Curtain, a Korean armistice, and participation in disarmament talks. Kansas City Star, April 17, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Democratic Senator London Johnson praised that "The president is calling upon the Russians to demonstrate their good faith by hard deeds and not just by soft words." Fort Worth Star Telegram, April 20, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Democratic Senator London Johnson praised that "The president is calling upon the Russians to demonstrate their good faith by hard deeds and not just by soft words." Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 17, 1953 #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Skeptical of Soviet intentions, Ike appealed for actions to end "a life of perpetual fear and tension; a burden of arms draining the wealth and labor of all peoples." Oregon Daily Journal, April 17, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Skeptical of Soviet intentions, Ike appealed for actions to end "a life of perpetual fear and tension; a burden of arms draining the wealth and labor of all peoples." Washington Evening Star, April 17, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Ike assailed postwar Soviet conduct as responsible for the Cold War conflicts by violations of treaty obligations and the pursuit of force in foreign affairs. Baltimore Sun, April 8, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Ike assailed postwar Soviet conduct as responsible for the Cold War conflicts by violations of treaty obligations and the pursuit of force in foreign affairs. Fort Worth Star Telegram, April 26, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The Portland Oregonian editorialized despite skepticism, "That the Russian overtures for peace have had the worldwide effect of relieving tension should not be denied." Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 4, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The Portland Oregonian editorialized despite skepticism, "That the Russian overtures for peace have had the worldwide effect of relieving tension should not be denied." Portland Oregonian, April 3, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The Philadelphia Inquirer editorialized "The Soviet peace offensive contains two possibilities - a trap to weaken and divide the free world, or a chance to make progress". Kansas City Star, March 17, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The Philadelphia Inquirer editorialized "The Soviet peace offensive contains two possibilities - a trap to weaken and divide the free world, or a chance to make progress". Newark Star Ledger, April 7, 1953. #history

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The first major foreign policy address of the Eisenhower administration responded to the Soviet "peace offensive" launched after Premier Joseph Stalin's death. St. Louis Post Dispatch, March 24, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. The first major foreign policy address of the Eisenhower administration responded to the Soviet "peace offensive" launched after Premier Joseph Stalin's death. Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 5, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Also referred to as the "Cross of Iron" address, Ike lamented that "Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron". Brooklyn Eagle, April 17, 1953. #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953. Ike alluded to William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech, lamenting that "Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron". Fort Worth Star Telegram, April 17, 1953 #history #OTD

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President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the “Chance for Peace” speech #TDIH in 1953 to the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Responding to the Soviet "peace offensive" after the death of Premier Joseph Stalin in March, Eisenhower challenged the Soviets to take concrete action for peace. #history

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. American isolationists condemned FDR for "meddling" in the European crisis and risking American involvement in another European war. Louisville Courier Journal, May 3, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. American isolationists condemned FDR for "meddling" in the European crisis and risking American involvement in another European war. Tacoma Sunday Ledger, April 30, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. In addition to renouncing the nonaggression pact with Poland, Führer Adolf Hitler demanded return of Danzig as the war crisis continued. Richmond Times Dispatch, May 2, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. In addition to renouncing the nonaggression pact with Poland, Führer Adolf Hitler demanded return of Danzig as the war crisis continued. Oregon Daily Journal, May 2, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Consul General Raymond Geist wrote Hitler's "attacks upon the President’s message elicited chiefly cries of derision and malicious laughter." Montreal Daily Star, May 10, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Consul General Raymond Geist wrote Hitler's "attacks upon the President’s message elicited chiefly cries of derision and malicious laughter." Tampa Tribune, April 29, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Führer Adolf Hitler replied on April 28 in a speech to the Reichstag by mocking FDR and denouncing treaties with Britain and Poland. Washington Evening Star, April 30, 1939 #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Führer Adolf Hitler replied on April 28 in a speech to the Reichstag by mocking FDR and denouncing treaties with Britain and Poland. Pittsburgh Post Gazette, April 28, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Despite German propaganda claims, the Boston Globe reported Rumania responded it "does not see how anyone could feel secure in Europe at the present time". Los Angeles Times, April 25, 1939. #history

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Despite German propaganda claims, the Boston Globe reported Rumania responded it "does not see how anyone could feel secure in Europe at the present time". Baltimore Sun, April 23, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Before Führer Adolf Hitler responded, German propaganda deemed the proposal unnecessary as the small nations of Europe felt no menace. Richmond Times Dispatch, April 25, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. Before Führer Adolf Hitler responded, German propaganda deemed the proposal unnecessary as the small nations of Europe felt no menace. St. Louis Star-Times, April 24, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. While Führer Adolf Hitler delayed responding for two weeks, Prime Minister Benito Mussolini soon described the appeal as "absurd". Philadelphia Inquirer, April 21, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. While Führer Adolf Hitler delayed responding for two weeks, Prime Minister Benito Mussolini soon described the appeal as "absurd". Memphis Commercial Appeal, April 21, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. The New York Times reported, Roosevelt "has asked Hitler and Mussolini...pledge themselves not to attack the other countries in Europe". Washington Evening Star, April 17, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. The New York Times reported, Roosevelt "has asked Hitler and Mussolini...pledge themselves not to attack the other countries in Europe". Los Angeles Times, April 18, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. FDR sought a ten or twenty-year pledge against menacing of thirty-one nations and offered to mediate disarmament and trade talks. Richmond Times Dispatch, April 18, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. FDR sought a ten or twenty-year pledge against menacing of thirty-one nations and offered to mediate disarmament and trade talks. Raleigh News and Observer, April 20, 1939 #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. With Britain and France mobilizing an anti-Hitler front after seizure of Czechoslovakia, FDR feared escalation of Axis aggression. Washington Evening Star, March 24, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for German and Italian nonaggression pledges #TDIH in 1939. With Britain and France mobilizing an anti-Hitler front after seizure of Czechoslovakia, FDR feared escalation of Axis aggression. Richmond Times Dispatch, March 16, 1939. #history #OTD

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President Franklin Roosevelt appealed for nonaggression pledges for thirty-one countries from Führer Adolf Hitler and Prime Minister Benito Mussolini #TDIH in 1939. Rebuffed by both fascist dictators, FDR's diplomacy faced intense criticism from American isolationists. #history #OTD

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #TDIH in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. The "Quit India" civil disobedience movement would contribute to the British decision to grant Indian independence in 1947. Kansas City Star, August 16, 1947. #history #OTD

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #TDIH in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. The "Quit India" civil disobedience movement would contribute to the British decision to grant Indian independence in 1947. Atlanta Constitution, June 5, 1947. #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #OTD in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. The British repressed the "Quit India" movement in August, imprisoning Mahatma Gandhi and Indian National Congress leaders. London Evening Standard, August 11, 1942 #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #OTD in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. The British repressed the "Quit India" movement in August, imprisoning Mahatma Gandhi and Indian National Congress leaders. Washington Evening Star, August 8, 1942. #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #TDIH in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. Western opinion generally assailed the Indian refusal of the proposal, with Japanese conquest viewed as the greater risk. Wilmington Morning News, April 24, 1942. #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #TDIH in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. Western opinion generally assailed the Indian refusal of the proposal, with Japanese conquest viewed as the greater risk. Fort Worth Star Telegram, April 13, 1942. #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #OTD in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. With central demands unmet by the British, the Indian National Congress Party and All-India Muslim League rejected the proposal. Des Moines Tribune, April 27, 1942. #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #TDIH in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. With central demands unmet by the British, the Indian National Congress Party and All-India Muslim League rejected the proposal. Brooklyn Eagle, April 14, 1942. #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #TDIH in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. Negotiations with the Indian National Congress Party and the All-India Muslim League presented Cripps difficult obstacles. St. Louis Star-Times, March 25, 1942. #history

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Sir Stafford Cripps announced #TDIH in 1942 the collapse of talks offering India post-war dominion status for full cooperation. Negotiations with the Indian National Congress Party and the All-India Muslim League presented Cripps difficult obstacles. Philadelphia Inquirer, March 16, 1942. #history

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