艾森豪威尔:Farewell Address 告别演说
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Farewell Address
delivered 17 January 1961
演讲者简介:德怀特・大卫・艾森豪威尔(Dwight David Eisenhower,1890年10月14日-1969年3月28日),是美国陆军五星上将和第34任总统(1953年-1961年)。第二次世界大战期间,他担任盟军在欧洲的'最高指挥官;负责计划和执行监督1944年至1945年里,进攻维希法国和纳粹德国的行动。1951年又出任北大西洋公约组织武装力量最高司令,昵称为艾克(Ike)。
Good evening, my fellow Americans.
First, I should like to express my gratitude to the radio and television networks for the opportunities they have given me over the years to bring reports and messages to our nation. My special thanks go to them for the opportunity of addressing you this evening.
Three days from now, after half century in the service of our country, I shall lay down the responsibilities of office as, in traditional and solemn cerem……(
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