Republican National Convention in chicago. music music general eisenhower, the next president of the United States. Mr. Chairman, my fellow republicans. [cheering] may i first thank you on behalf of of mrs. Eisenhower and myself for the warmth of your welcome. This is our first entry into a political convention, and it is a most heartwarming one. Thank you. [cheering] before i proceed with the thoughts i should like to address to you, may i have to congratulate the convention for their nominee of Vice President . A man who has shown great qualities in many ways, but has a special child and an ability to ferret out any kind of subversive influence wherever it may be found in the strength and persistence. To get it out. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, you have summoned me on behalf of millions of your fellow americans to lead a great crusade for freedom in america, and freedom in the world. I know it is tough being responsibility of leading a crusade. I have led one. [cheering] i take up this task in the spirit of deep obligation. Mindful of its burdens, and of its decisive importance, i accept your summons. I will lead this crusade. Our aims, the aims of this republican crusade are clear, to sweep from office an administration, which has fattened on everyone of us, the arrogance and corruption in high places, the heavy burden and anxiety which are the bitter fruits of a party too long in power. Much more than this, it is our aim to give to our country, a program of progressive policies, drawn from our finest republican traditions, to unite us where we have been divided. To strengthen freedom wherever among any group, it has been weakened. To build a sure foundation for sound prosperity for all here at home and for a just and sure peace throughout the world. To achieve these aims, we must have total victory. We must have more republicans in our state and local offices, more republican governments in our states. A republican majority in the United States house of representatives and in the senate, and of course, a republican in the white house. Today, today is the first day of this great battle. The road that leads to november 4 is a fighting road. In that fight, i will keep nothing in reserve. Before this, i have stood on the eve of battle. Before every attack, it has always been my practice to seek out our men, in their camps and on the roads and talk with them facetoface about their concerns and discuss the Great Mission to which we are all committed. In this battle, to which all of us are now committed, it will be my practice to meet and talk with americans facetoface in every sector, every corner, every nook and cranny of this land. [applause] i know that such a Momentous Campaign cannot be won by a few or by divided or uncertain forces. To all those from the precinct level up, who have worked long hours at difficult task in support of our fight, and for our partys candidates, i extend an earnest call to join us for longer hours and harder work and even greater devotion to this cause. [applause] i call on you to bring into this effort, your neighbors next door, this is not a job for any one of us, or for just a few of us. It will take the best of all of us. Since this morning, i have had helpful and heartwarming talks with senator taft. [applause] governor warren. [applause] and governor stafford. [applause] i wanted them to know as i want you now to know that in the hard fight ahead, we will Work Together to promote the principles and aims of our party. I was strengthened and heartened by the agreements to support this cause to the utmost. Their cooperation means, their cooperation means that the Republican Party will unitedly move forward to a sweeping victory. We are now at a moment in history when under god, this nation of ours has become the mightiest temple of power and the mightiest Spiritual Force on earth. The destiny of mankind, a world fit for our children, hangs in the balance on what we say and what we accomplish in these months i had. We must use our power wisely for the good of all of our people. If we do this, we will open a road into the future, on which todays americans, young and old and the generations that come after them can move forward to a life in which there will be far greater abundance of materials, cultural and spiritual rewards that our forefathers or we ever dreamed of. [applause] we will so gird our freedom that todays aggressors and those who may rise up to threaten us was not merely be deterred, but stopped in their tracks. Then we will have at last be on the road to real peace. The American People look to us to direct our nation to these purposes. As we launch this crusade, we call among the youth of america. This cause needs their enthusiasm, their devotion, and the future will provide. We call to move forward, our workers, our farmers, business men. As we go to the country, americans in every walk of life can have confidence that our single minded purpose is to serve them, guard and extend their rights and strengthen the america that we so love. The Noble Service to which we republicans summon all americans is not only for one campaign, or for one election, our summons is to a lifetime improvement in our party shall always remain committed to a more secure, a brighter and even Better Future for all of our people. [applause] we go out from here with unbounded trust in the American People. We go out from here to merit their unbounded trust in us. Wherever i am, i will end each day of this coming Campaign Thinking of millions of american homes, large and small. Of fathers and mothers working and the sacrifices to make sure that their children are well cared for, free from fear. For the good and hope of the future that will stand among the nations as a leader of the people of a prosperous world. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, my dear friends, that have heaped upon me such honors, it is more than a nomination i accept. It is a dedication, a dedication to the shining promise of tomorrow. As together, we face that tomorrow, i beseach the prayers of all of our people and a blessing and guidance of almighty god, thank you. [applause]