318 – “War is mankind’s most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men.”

–Dwight Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States of America

Quote Number:  938

Source: Eisenhower, Dwight. “West Point Commencement Speech.” Speech, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. June 3, 1947. Dwight D Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home. Online Here.

Source Notes: Note, I cannot find an original source for this speech, however, the citation is highly credible

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