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The Public Papers of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
1955

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Foreword - President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Preface - Wayne C. Grover; Franklin Floete

1. Memorandum Concerning the Government Employees Incentive Awards Program. January 1, 1955

2. Statement by the President on the Death of President Remon of Panama. January 3, 1955

3. Letter to the Secretary of Defense on National Security Requirements. January 5, 1955

4. Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. January 6, 1955

5. Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of China. January 6, 1955

6. Special Message to the Congress on the Foreign Economic Policy of the United States. January 10, 1955

7. Message to the Congress Transmitting the President's First Semiannual Report on Activities Under the Agricultural Trade Development and
Assistance Act. January 10, 1955

8. Special Message to the Congress on Federal Personnel Management. January 11, 1955

9. Special Message to the Congress on Postal Pay and Rates. January 11, 1955

10. The President's News Conference of January 12, 1955

11. Remarks at Luncheon Meeting of the Association of American Colleges. January 13, 1955

12. Special Message to the Congress on National Security Requirements. January 13, 1955

13. Special Message to the Congress on Career Incentives for Military Personnel. January 13, 1955

14. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Approving Certain Virgin Islands Corporation
Activities. January 13, 1955

15. Cablegram to Dr. Albert Schweitzer on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday. January 13, 1955

16. Statement by the President on United Nations Negotiations With Communist China for Release of American Airmen and Other Personnel.
January 14, 1955

17. Annual Budget Message to the Congress: Fiscal Year 1956. January 17, 1955

18. The President's News Conference of January 19, 1955

19. Annual Message Presenting the Economic Report to the Congress. January 20, 1955

20. Letter to Representative Auchincloss on the Second Anniversary of the President's Inauguration. January 20, 1955

21. Special Message to the Congress Regarding United States Policy for the Defense of Formosa. January 24, 1955

22. Remarks on Receiving Statue Presented by Ambassador Krekeler on Behalf of the German People. January 25, 1955

23. Toasts of the President and President Magloire of Haiti. January 26, 1955

24. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Joint Resolution on the Defense of Formosa. January 29, 1955

25. Special Message to the Congress Recommending a Health Program. January 31, 1955

26. The President's News Conference of February 2, 1955

27. Message Recorded for the New York USO Defense Fund Dinner. February 3, 1955

28. Message to the Boy Scouts of America. February 6, 1955

29. Letter to the Governors Concerning Uniform State Legislation on Absentee Voting Rights of Members of the Armed Services.
February 7, 1955

30. Letter to Chan Gurney, Acting Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, on the West Coast-Hawaii Case. February 7, 1955

31. Special Message to the Congress Concerning Federal Assistance in School Construction. February 8, 1955

32. Message to Nationwide Meetings in Support of the Campaign for Radio Free Europe. February 8, 1955

33. The President's News Conference of February 9, 1955

34. Message to Meetings of the Nationwide Clinical Conference on Heart Ailments. February 9, 1955

35. Remarks at Luncheon Meeting of the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Finance Committee. February 17, 1955

36. Exchange of Messages Between the President and President Chiang Kai-shek of the Republic of China. February 18, 1955

37. Letter to Emil Sandstrom, League of Red Cross Societies, on Completion of the Flood Relief Program in Europe. February 19, 1955

38. Remarks Recorded for the "Back-to-God'.' Program of the American Legion. February 20, 1955

39. Special Message to the Congress Regarding a National Highway Program. February 22, 1955

40. Letter Extending Greetings to the Brotherhood Dinner of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. February 22, 1955

41. The President's News Conference of February 23, 1955

42. Exchange of Messages Between the President and His Imperial Majesty the Shah of Iran. February 23, 1955

43. Remarks at the Annual Breakfast of Masonic Leaders. February 24, 1955

44. Message to the Inter-American Investment Conference Held in New Orleans. February 28, 1955

45. Remarks Recorded for the Opening of the Red Cross Campaign. February 28, 1955

46. Message to the Pope on the Occasion of His 79th Birthday. March 2, 1955

47. The President's News Conference of March 2, 1955

48. Letter to His Majesty Bao Dai, Chief of State of Viet-Nam. March 3, 1955

49. Statement by the President Concerning Offer of Food Supplies to Albania. March 4, 1955

50. Special Message to the Congress on the Extension of the Renegotiation Act of 1951 . March 4, 1955

51. Letter to General Omar N. Bradley, Chairman, President's Commission on Veterans' Pensions, Concerning a Study of Veterans' Benefits.
March 5, 1955

52. Remarks to Distinguished Service Cross Recipients and Commanders Who Participated in the Seizure of the Remagen Bridge. March 7, 1955

53. Remarks to Students Attending the International School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory. March 10, 1955

54. Message to the Prime Ministers of the Seven Nations Signatory to the Protocols Establishing the Western European Union. March 10, 1955

55. Letter to George A. Garrett, President, Federal City Council, Concerning the Redevelopment of Southwest Washington. March 10, 1955

56. The President's News Conference of March 16, 1955

57. Statement by the President Announcing the Appointment of Harold Stassen as Special Assistant to the President for Disarmament Studies.
March 19, 1955

58. Remarks at 11th Annual Washington Conference of the Advertising Council. March 22, 1955

59. The President's News Conference of March 23, 1955

60. Remarks to Representatives of the American Voluntary Societies Cooperating in the United States Escapee Program. March 25, 1955

61. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Scelba of Italy. March 28, 1955

62. The President's News Conference of March 30, 1955

63. Statement by the President on the Death of Joseph Pulitzer and Robert R. McCormick. April 1, 1955

64. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Concerning the Inter-American Highway.
April 1, 1955

65. Statement by the President on the Retirement of Sir Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. April 5, 1955

66. Statement by the President on the Appointment of Anthony Eden as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. April 6, 1955

67. Memorandum to the Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization Relating to the Buy American Act. April 7, 1955

68. Remarks to the Easter Egg Rollers on the South Grounds of the White House. April 11, 1955

69. Statement by the President on the Mutual Security Program. April 11, 1955

70. Remarks at The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. April 12, 1955

71. Letter to the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation With NATO on Atomic
Information. April 13, 1955

72. Special Message to the Congress on United States Membership in the Proposed Organization for Trade Cooperation. April 14, 1955

73. Telegram to Senator Thurmond Saluting James F. Byrnes as a Great American. April 16, 1955

74. Letter to Secretary Dulles Regarding Transfer of the Affairs of the Foreign Operations Administration to the Department of State.
April 17, 1955

75. Statement by the President on the Death of Albert Einstein. April 18, 1955

76. Special Message to the Congress on the Mutual Security Program. April 20, 1955

77. Citation Presented to Dr. Jonas E. Salk and Accompanying Remarks. April 22, 1955

78. Citation Presented to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and Accompanying Remarks. April 22, 1955

79. Address at the Annual Luncheon of the Associated Press, New York City. April 25, 1955

80. Letter to Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., Upon Accepting Honorary Chairmanship of the United Service Organizations. April 26, 1955

81. The President's News Conference of April 27, 1955

82. Special Message to the Congress Concerning a Program for Low Income Farmers. April 27, 1955

83. Remarks to the Committee for a National Trade Policy Following Congressional Action on the Proposed Trade Agreements Extension Act.
April 28, 1955

84. Remarks at the Cornerstone-Laying Ceremony for the American Federation of Labor Building. April 30, 1955

85. Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce. May 2, 1955

86. Special Message to the Congress on United States Participation in the International Finance Corporation. May 2, 1955

87. Citation and Remarks at Presentation to Field Marshal Pibulsonggram of Thailand of the Legion of Merit, Degree of Chief Commander.
May 2, 1955

88. Remarks at the Governors' Conference Dinner. May 2, 1955

89. Statement by the President on Approving a Proposed Agreement With Turkey for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy.
May 3, 1955

90. The President's News Conference of May 4, 1955

91. Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Revision of the Philippine Trade Agreement.
May 5, 1955

92. Remarks at the Dedication of the Washington Hebrew Congregation Temple. May 6, 1955

93. Remarks to Delegates to the General Assembly of the Organization of World Touring and Automobile Clubs. May 10, 1955

94. Remarks at the Republican Women's National Conference. May 10, 1955

95. The President's News Conference of May 11, 1955

96. Statement by the President Concerning Community and State Conferences on Education. May 11, 1955

97. Message Recorded for Use in Conjunction With Observance of Armed Forces Day. May 12, 1955

98. Message to President Koerner of Austria on the Signing of the Treaty Restoring Austrian Independence. May 15, 1955

99. Remarks of the President During Secretary Dulles' Television Report on His European Visit. May 17, 1955

100. The President's News Conference of May 18, 1955

101. Memorandum to Federal Agencies Directing Participation in a National Civil Defense Exercise. May 18, 1955

102. Veto of Postal Field Service Compensation Bill. May 19, 1955

103. Remarks to the President's Committee on the Employment of the Physically Handicapped. May 23, 1955

104. Remarks at a Dinner Sponsored by the District of Columbia Republican Women's Finance Committee. May 23, 1955

105. Remarks to the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters. May 24, 1955

106. Letter to Ross Rizley, Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, Regarding the States-Alaska Case. May 25, 1955

107. Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Conventions and Recommendations Adopted at Geneva by the International Labor
Conference. May 26, 1955

108. Remarks at Dedication of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Walter Reed Medical Center. May 26, 1955

109. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Amendments to the Refugee Relief Act. May 27, 1955

110. Citation and Remarks at Presentation of the National Security Medal to J. Edgar Hoover. May 27, 1955

111. Statement by the President on Safe Driving. May 27, 1955

112. The President's News Conference of May 31, 1955

113. Statement by the President on the Polio Vaccine Situation. May 31, 1955

114. Message to the Senate Transmitting the Austrian State Treaty. June 1, 1955

115. Remarks on Acceptance of a Palestinian "Lamp of Freedom" From the United Jewish Appeal. June 3, 1955

116. Veto of Bill for Relief of Kurt Glaser. June 3, 1955

117. Remarks at the United States Military Academy Alumni Luncheon, West Point, New York. June 6, 1955

118. Address at the Graduation Ceremonies, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. June 7, 1955

119. The President's News Conference of June 8, 1955

120. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Postal Field Service Compensation Act. June 10, 1955

121. Address at the Centennial Commencement of Pennsylvania State University. June 11, 1955

122. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Chancellor Adenauer of Germany. June 14, 1955

123. Statement by the President on Proposed Agreements With Belgium, Canada, and the United Kingdom for Cooperation on the Civil Uses of
Atomic Energy. June 15, 1955

124. Letter to William Randolph Hearst, Jr., Regarding His Appointment to the President's Committee for Traffic Safety and Its Advisory
Council. June 18, 1955

125. Letter to T. S. Petersen Requesting Him To Serve on the President's Committee for Traffic Safety. June 18, 1955

126. Address at the Tenth Anniversary Meeting of the United Nations, San Francisco, California. June 20, 1955

127. Remarks to the National Association of Television and Radio Farm Directors. June 21, 1955

128. Remarks to the National 4-H Conference. June 21, 1955

129. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Trade Agreements Extension Act. June 21, 1955

130. Memorandum to Federal Agencies on the Community Chest Campaign. June 22, 1955

131. Remarks at the Vermont State Dairy Festival, Rutland, Vermont. June 22, 1955

132. Remarks at a Breakfast for Vermont Women Representatives of Dairy and Agricultural Organizations, Chittenden, Vermont. June 23, 1955

133. Remarks at the State Capitol, Concord, New Hampshire. June 23, 1955

134. Remarks at the Belknap Lodge Picnic Grounds, Laconia, New Hampshire. June 23, 1955

135. Remarks at the Lincoln High School, Lincoln, New Hampshire. June 24, 1955

136. Remarks at Ceremonies Commemorating the Discovery of the Old Man of the Mountain, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. June 24, 1955

137. Remarks at Lancaster, New Hampshire. June 25, 1955

138. Remarks at Jefferson, New Hampshire. June 25, 1955

139. Remarks at the Hansen Ski Jump Area, Berlin, New Hampshire. June 25, 1955

140. Letter to Helen Keller on the Occasion of Her 75th Birthday. June 26, 1955

141. Remarks at the Fawn Presentation Ceremonies, Rangeley, Maine. June 27, 1955

142. Remarks at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds, Skowhegan, Maine. June 27, 1955

143. Remarks at the Dow Air Force Base, Bangor, Maine. June 27, 1955

144. Remarks on Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to General Ridgway, and Accompanying Citation. June 28, 1955

145. Message to the Congress Transmitting Final Report of the Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. June 28, 1955

146. The President's News Conference of June 29, 1955

147. Veto of Bill To Prohibit Publication by the Government of the United States of Predictions as to Apple Prices. July 1, 1955

148. Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister U Nu of Burma. July 3, 1955

149. The President's News Conference of July 6, 1955

150. Message to the Congress Transmitting the Second Semiannual Report Under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act.
July 12, 1955

151. Remarks to American Field Service Students. July 12, 1955

152. Letter Accepting the Resignation of Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. July 13, 1955

153. Remarks Following the Acceptance of the Resignation of Secretary Hobby. July 13, 1955

154. Letter to Secretary Wilson Marking the Third Anniversary of Operation Skywatch. July 13, 1955

155. Special Message to the Congress Upon Signing the Department of Defense Appropriation Act. July 13, 1955

156. Message to the Congress Transmitting the Ninth Annual Report on United States Participation in the United Nations. July 15, 1955

157. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Public Works Appropriation Act. July 15, 1955

158. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Act Providing for a Highway Bridge Across Lake Texoma. July 15, 1955

159. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill for the Relief of the Highway Construction Company. July 15, 1955

160. Letter to the Chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means, Concerning United States Membership in the Organization for Trade
Cooperation. July 15, 1955

161. Radio and Television Address to the American People Prior to Departure for the Big Four Conference at Geneva. July 15, 1955

162. Remarks at the Keflavik Airport, Iceland. July 16, 1955

163. Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport in Geneva. July 16, 1955

164. Opening Statement at the Geneva Conference. July 18, 1955

165. Remarks at the Research Reactor Building, Palais des Nations, Geneva. July 20, 1955

166. Statement on Disarmament Presented at the Geneva Conference. July 21, 1955

167. Statement on East-West Contacts Delivered at the Geneva Conference. July 22, 1955

168. Memorandum to Federal Agencies on the United Fund and Community Chest Campaigns. July 22, 1955

169. Letter to Prime Minister Maung Nu Concerning the Gift of the Burmese People. July 22, 1955

170. Closing Statement at the Final Meeting of the Heads of Government Conference at Geneva. July 23, 1955

171. Remarks on Leaving Geneva. July 23, 1955

172. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Concerning Mineral Claims Filed on Public Lands. July 23, 1955

173. Remarks at Washington National Airport on Returning From Geneva. July 24, 1955

174. White House Statement Following Bipartisan Meeting on the Geneva Conference. July 25, 1955

175. Radio and Television Address to the American People on the Geneva Conference. July 25, 1955

176. The President's News Conference of July 27, 1955

177. Remarks at the Ceremony Marking the Issuance of the Atoms for Peace Stamp. July 28, 1955

178. Statement by the President on Congressional-Action Regarding a Nationwide System of Highways. July 28, 1955

179. Statement by the President Regarding Release of United States Airmen by Communist China. August 1, 1955

180. Special Message to the Congress Recommending Changes in Act Relating to Construction of Irrigation Systems on Federal Projects by
Local Agencies. August 1, 1955

181. Remarks to Members of the Bull Elephants Club. August 2, 1955

182. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Mutual Security Appropriation Act. August 2, 1955

183. Citation and Remarks at Presentation of the Medal of Freedom to Robert B. Anderson. August 3, 1955

184. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Relating to the Red River Flood Control Project. August 3, 1955

185. The President's News Conference of August 4, 1955

186. Letter to the Treasurer of the United States Appointing Her Chairman of the Interdepartmental Savings Bond Committee. August 4, 1955

187. Memorandum to Federal Agencies Concerning the Voluntary Payroll Savings Plan for the Purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds. August 4, 1955

188. Citation Accompanying the Distinguished Service Medal Presented to Admiral Robert B. Carney. August 4, 1955

189. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Concerning Term of Office of Subversive Activities Control Board Members. August 6, 1955

190. Exchange of Letters Between the President and Chancellor Adenauer of Germany on the Geneva Conference. August 6, 1955

191. Message to the United Nations Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy at Geneva. August 8, 1955

192. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Reserve Forces Act of 1955. August 9, 1955

193. Statement by the President Upon Signing H.R. 7684 Authorizing Salary Payment to an Interim Appointee to the Atomic Energy
Commission. August 10, 1955

194. Statement by the President Upon Signing the Housing Amendments of 1955. August 11, 1955

195. Statement by the President on the Death of Ambassador John E. Peurifoy and His Son. August 12, 1955

196. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of the E. J. Albrecht Company. August 12, 1955

197. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Change the Military Record of Stephen Swan Ogletree. August 12, 1955

198. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. August 12,1955

199. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Reconvey to Former Owners Certain Lands Acquired for Reservoir Projects in Texas.
August 12, 1955

200. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill for the Relief of Fred P. Hines. August 12, 1955

201. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill To Amend the Civil Service Retirement Act. August 12, 1955

202. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Amending the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act. August 12, 1955

203. Letter to Maj. Gen. John S. Bragdon Appointing Him as Special Assistant to the President To Coordinate Public Works Planning.
August 12, 1955

204. Exchange of Messages Between the President and Chancellor Adenauer on the Air Force Disaster in Germany. August 13, 1955

205. Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Extending the Domestic Minerals Purchase Programs. August 14, 1955

206. Statement by the President Upon Signing Bill Concerning Public Transit Services in the District of Columbia. August 14, 1955

207. Presidential Statement Upon Signing Order Prescribing a Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed Forces While in Combat or
Captivity. August 17, 1955

208. Remarks on the Hurricane-Flood Disaster In the Northeastern States. August 22, 1955

209. Remarks Following a Meeting With the Governors of Flood-Stricken States at Bradley Field, Hartford, Connecticut. August 23, 1955

210. Address at the Annual Convention of the American Bar Association, Philadelphia. August 24, 1955

211. Statement by the President Concerning New York Meeting of the United Nations Subcommittee on Disarmament. August 29, 1955

212. Statement by the President: Labor Day. September 5, 1955

213. Remarks at the Breakfast Meeting of Republican State Chairmen, Denver, Colorado. September 10, 1955

214. Telegram to the President of the United States Chamber of Commerce on Assistance Given Flood Disaster Areas. September 12, 1955

215. Statement by the President on the Occasion of the Jewish New Year. September 16, 1955

216. Message to President Ruiz Cortines on the Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico. September 16, 1955

217. Message Prepared for the Conference on Fitness of American Youth. September 18, 1955

- - - Editor's Note Regarding the President's Illness

218. Message Opening the United Community Campaigns of America. October 2, 1955

219. Letter to the Columbus Citizens' Committee in New York City. October 11, 1955

220. Letter to Nikolai Bulganin, Chairman, Council of Ministers, U.S.S.R. October 12, 1955

221. Statement by the President on Observance of Farm-City Week. October 17, 1955

222. Letter to Governor Roberts of Rhode Island on the Recommendations of the New England Governors' Conference. October 18, 1955

223. Letter to Governor Roberts of Rhode Island on the Establishment of Atomic Reactor Generating Plants in New England. October 18, 1955

224. Statement by the President on the 14th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol. October 19, 1955

225. Letter to the Vice President Concerning the Conference on Equal Job Opportunity. October 22, 1955

226. Letter to the Vice President and the Cabinet Regarding the Task of Secretary Dulles at Geneva. October 23, 1955

227. Statement by the President on the Foreign Ministers Meeting at Geneva. October 26, 1955

228. Message to the National Industrial Conference Board on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy. October 27, 1955

229. Letter to President Ruiz Cortines of Mexico on the Hurricane-Flood Disaster in Tampico. October 28, 1955

230. Telegram Welcoming President Castillo-Armas of Guatemala Upon His Arrival in Washington. October 31, 1955

231. Message to His Majesty Haile Selassie I on the 25th Anniversary of His Reign. November 3, 1955

232. Telegram on the Dedication of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters New Building. November 3, 1955

233. Message to K. Voroshilov, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, U.S.S.R., on the National Anniversary of the Soviet Union.
November 7, 1955

234. Statement by the President on the Hostilities Between Egypt and Israel in Violation of the General Armistice Agreement. November 9, 1955

235. Remarks on Leaving Denver, Colorado. November 11, 1955

236. Remarks Upon Arrival at the Washington National Airport. November 11, 1955

237. Remarks Upon Arrival in Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. November 14, 1955

238. Letter to Mrs. Martin P. Durkin on the Death of Her Husband. November 14, 1955

239. Message to Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver on the Near East Situation. November 15, 1955

240. Message to the Sultan of Morocco on the Anniversary of His Accession to the Throne. November 18, 1955

241. Message to King Haakon VII of Norway on the 50 th Anniversary of His Reign. November 24, 1955

242. Remarks for the White House Conference on Education. November 28, 1955

243. Statement by the President on Observance of Safe Driving Day. November 30, 1955

244. Letter Accompanying Medallion for Presentation to Sir Winston Churchill on His 81st Birthday. November 30, 1955

245. Telephone Broadcast to the AFL-CIO Merger Meeting in New York City. December 5, 1955

246. Statement by the President on Early Mailing of Christmas Gifts and Greetings. December 10, 1955

247. White House Statements Following Meetings With Republican Leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
December 12, 1955

248. White House Statement Following Bipartisan Conference on Foreign Affairs and National Defense. December 13, 1955

249. Statement by the President: Bill of Rights Day. December 14, 1955

250. Remarks Broadcast for the Pageant of Peace Ceremonies in Washington. December 18, 1955