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Dwight D. Eisenhower's Speech Atoms For Peace
Alexis Villarreal
English 105
10/17/17
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“Atoms for Peace”
President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, gave a speech on the issues of nuclear weapons in his speech, “Atoms for Peace” (1953). This speech was given at the United Nation General Assembly. Eisenhower’s purpose in this speech is to inform the people of the United States and the United Nations, that they want a peaceful outcome with other countries that are building nuclear weapons. Throughout his speech he gives a sense of peace. He explains that the United States government will do whatever they can so that all of us can live in peace. Eisenhower gives caution and concern, as he was worried for the U.S. safety.

Eisenhower begins his address to the people of the United States and

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