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American History

John1956PA

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1. Q and A with President Eisenhower:

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2026, 10:37 AM

Monday

Q: "Have you made any mistakes as President?"

A: "Yes, and they are both sitting on the Supreme Court."

Ike showed an edgy sense of humor from time to time. Of course, as far as all of us here on DU are concerned, his two Supreme Court picks were fantastic.

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