Word: oure
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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What I particularly like about Secretary of the Treasury Robert B. Anderson's prayer is that it gives thanks for our blessings and does not beg for special favors.
We in America know that for many decades our nation has practiced and proclaimed these convictions and purposes. But this is not enough. For years, doubts about us have been skillfully nurtured in foreign lands by those who oppose America's ideals.
I SHALL try to convey to everyone our earnestness in striving to reduce the tensions dividing mankind-an effort first requiring, as indeed Mr. Khrushchev agrees, the beginning of mutual disarmament. Of course, I shall stress that the first requirement for mutual disarmament is mutual verification.
Then I hope to make this truth clear-that, on all this earth, not anywhere does our nation seek territory, selfish gain or unfair advantage for itself. I hope all can understand that beyond her shores, as at home, America aspires only to promote human happiness, justly achieved.
Our country has been unjustly described as one pursuing only materialistic goals; as building a culture whose hallmarks are gadgets and shallow pleasures; as prizing wealth above ideals, machines above spirit, leisure above learning, and war above peace.