Summary Of Truman's Farewell Address

“I am glad to be a part of it—glad to wish General Eisenhower all possible success, as he begins his term—glad the whole world will have a chance to see how simply and how peacefully our American system transfers the vast power of the Presidency from my hands to his. It is a good object lesson in democracy.“ – President Harry S. Truman, 1953. Harry S. Truman served two terms of presidency from 1945 until 1953. During this time period various significant events happened for american history as well as for the whole world. After the final end of World War II, the Cold War broke out in 1947. Truman was in charge for acting on behalf of the american nation. Another radical event occured during his terms in office, which is the Korean War. Truman gained approval to declare it in 1950. In his Farewell Address, he lists all the events that led up to the foreign and domestic situation until 1953. First, the decisionmaking is stressed and later he suggests that the american determination will be Eisenhower's greatest support.1 Further, he thanks the american population for their support and refers to God, which implies a religious tone.2
Eisenhower, opens his Inaugural Address with words of prayer. Thus, he focuses on faith and God to be the supporting guidance. He as well stresses events in history that are of significance, but he does so in a slightly different way than Truman did. Furthermore, Eisenhower names nine principles which should guide the american nation to peace and unity.3 The tone and style Eisenhower uses differs to the one which Truman used in his Farewell Address. The one similarity the two Addresses offer is the end: both presidents thank the american nation. Only it is unsure what Eisenhower thanks them