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7/26/53
Tonight we greet, with prayers of Thanksgiving, the official
news that an armistice will quickly bring to an end the fighting between the
forces of the United Nations and the Communist armies in Korea. For the
nation the cost of repelling aggression has been high. In thousands of our
homes it has been incelculable.
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With special feelings of sorrow -- and of gratitude -- we
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think of those who in that far@off land
were called upon to lay down their
livesy to prove once again that only courage and sacrifice keep freedom alive
upon the earth. To the widows and orphans of this war, and to those veterans
who bear disabling wounds, America nenews tonight her pledge of lasting devotion
and care.
Out thoughts turn also to those other Americans wearied by
months of imprisonment behind enemy lines. The swift return of all of them will
bring joy to many families. It will evidence good faith on the part of those with
whom we have signed this armistice.
Soldiers, sailors and airmen of 16 nations have stood as
partners beside us throughout these long and bitter months. America's thanks
go to each. In this struggle we have seen the United Nations meet the challenge
of armed aggression -- not with words of pathetic protest, but with deeds of
decisive purpose. It is proper that we salute particularly the valorous armies
of the Republic of Korea, for they have done even more than prove their title
to freedom. Inspired by President Syngman Rhee, they have given an example of
courage and patriotism which again demonstrates that men of the East and men
of the West can fight and work and live side by side in pursuit of a just and
noble cause.
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