Ike vs Yikes!

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5. Glad you're doing something positive while spending time convalescing.

When I first read Ike's address years ago, I was struck not only with the truth of it, but also the forthrightness of it. I've grown up all these years watching politicians who rarely say anything outright. They speak in coded language and you have to know the codes in order to make any sense of what they're saying. Ike wasn't worried about making money giving speeches or sitting on corporate boards after his Presidency. His address comes from a genuine concern for the future of the country. It's such a rarity to see a politician who is more concerned with his service to the country than any benefits he might obtain. As a President, Eisenhower isn't studied much in history classes, but I think he's one of the great Presidents of the 20th century.