Pres. Dwight Eisenhower addresses the Conference of Governors at the White House

The White House Conference of Governors, held in the presidential press conference building, gathered state leaders from 44 states and five territories. Invited by President Eisenhower, the conference aimed to brief governors on peace and security, sharing federal information and plans. The sessions were confidential, with governors also enjoying a luncheon and tour of the White House. This event marked the first time in 20 years that a president assembled governors for such a briefing, emphasizing teamwork between state and federal governments.

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