August 23, 2014 Archives

Ike Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Taiwan

After Communist China commenced a barrage of artillery attacks on Taiwan-held islands of Quemoy and Matsu on Aug. 23, 1958, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower went before the nation with this radio-television address. The President strongly reaffirmed the U.S. support of Taiwan leader Chiang Kai-shek, noting; "Some misguided persons have said th


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