“The true purpose of education is to prepare young men and women for effective citizenship in a free form of government.”

— Dwight D. Eisenhower, Speech at Williamsburg College, 1953

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.”

“It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.”

“It does not follow because many books are written by persons born in America that there exists an American literature.”

“Young people, who are beginners in everything, cannot yet know love: they have to learn it.”

“Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife.”

“Old men are always young enough to learn.”

“Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior.”