On its 40th anniversary, the Anti-Defamation League gives 1953 Democratic Legacy Award to Pres. Dwight Eisenhower

In Washington, over 1,200 leaders from various sectors gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. The event featured dignitaries like General Matthew B. Ridgeway and FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover. President Eisenhower received the 1953 Democratic Legacy Award for his efforts against racial segregation. In his speech, Eisenhower emphasized the importance of American values, including the right to face one's accuser, freedom of worship, and freedom of speech.

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