The Omaha guide., 1956-08-31
80 Years Democratic Supporter,
Now q Hard Working Republican
ADDRESS OF GEORGE o. FLEMiNcS
tPres. of Negro National Fraternity Phi Sigma and
Democrat from Texas)
at

STATLER HOTEL WASHINGTON d.
1890 am, MAY 81, 1856
Chairman guests members the committee friends
My status with the Republican Party face today reminds
me of the story of the boy and his puppies like this
minister drove down of the busy small city
and standing the holding basket filled
with small He drove to the curb and asked the lad the
puppies for He replied readily They sir
what kind of puppies they" the minister asked The boy
thinking that he would appeal the fancy in the belief that
he talking minister puppies"
please his fancy and he bought puppies The boy d Pick
choice This be did and drove with the beautiful puppies
About three later try
the lad again. he drove by found him still
he inquired Young man. are these pups for sale?8
FYes sir" said the lad "they are"
what kind pups they2" minister asked The boy
remembering just few days he had just answered such question
and make that he would said puppies
The minister said 7 by here the other day and sold
they have changed to Baptist how did this happen?" The
studied for few minutes and finally with this thought
when you were here the other day. the puppies were very young
that their still closed but they have opened
their eyes, happened they
conscience Immediately changed Methodist Baptist
When think of the number of more than thirty that
have spent as an ardent supporter Of the Democratic Party find
tnat my eyes were closed during TINS entire period but today
should like to to and to the world that having noted the
progress under the present administration not only are my eyes
opened and have accepted the change but have seen the Glory Of
the coming of the Lord
Today as you and view this desperate struggle between two
sections Of America almost lose heart Everything about the
nct eehoes the of the painful
noting in the South today the behavior Of people positions of
leadership
It painful who consider themselves men of
goodwill letting themselves step by step assuming
stubborn positions which doubt they wanted to take and which
plainly untenab certain practices the southland today such
We have to face time like this to the evils of
There abounds fsaon fear unrest and tension hand
to have leader times like these
mind clear and void Of prejudice who can easily consider
values found individuals people nations clans The
time has when the American citizen be able to crne
every expression and evaue every decision There was time
when the American cien swept from its feet by loud
and fluent orato But the last two decades have convinced the A
mercan public that must weigh and policies and
issues in relation to their value to the face
When consider the Eisenhower Administration place
gan II yardsck OF its actual value worth and accomplishment
make decisions not what it has done for particular people,
of outstanding statesman America the United States must
consider its peculiar place and standing In world affairs and
with that affects people, irrespective their
level Of living without regard for their creed color
DWIGHT EISENHOWER
find positive correlation between the sixteen letters Of Mr.
Yes P begins the word President but the following six Ps
viii tell Why Am For Eisenhower.
Mr. Eisenhower prepared his heart,
believe him to be Christian He eduaOr military commander
and kngy person who can Walk with kings but lose the
common touch
Purpose fortnight way presidents purpose surely
seemed to me to be aliyingout his oath Of office
Policy and has been the policy Of this administra
on to keep its fixed upon the progress of each vital factor that
has friendly relationship between the United States
and the other peoples of the world To that end has offered
program utilize for peaceful outstanding modern discoveries
in science has also been the policy Of this administration to keep
informed and alert of enemies both at home and abroad
This administration has sought itself Of all subversy
in both high low places has sought the
Gated policy that has stimulated world trade without endangering
the United States
principle has been place emphasis efficiency rather than
parsanshp Just look the of leadership that has
been appointed various branches of service irrespective of their
party affliation, will principle.
People for MIR Eisenhower because his genuine
both home and abroad like the that he adj
University days ago indicative Of his actions
There millions of people who still
yond place st Of day they
walk fearlessly in the fulness Of human freedom"
for Eisenhower because Of his preparedness purpose
policy program principle and his interest in people