“The only way to win the next world war is to prevent it.”

— Dwight D. Eisenhower, Address at the Civic Auditorium, Seattle, 1956

About Dwight D. Eisenhower

1890 – 1969

Thirty-fourth President of the United States and Supreme Allied Commander in Europe in World War II.

“Change based on principle is progress. Constant change without principle becomes chaos.”

“Kinship among nations is not determined in such measurements as proximity of size and age.”

“The freedom of the individual and his willingness to follow real leadership are at the core of America's strength.”

“Let whatever appears to be the best be to you an inviolable law.”

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

“All that glisters is not gold.”

“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”

“And one man in his time plays many parts.”

“Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.”