“Let us put an end to self-inflicted wounds. Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset.”

—  Gerald Ford

Address to joint session of Congress (10 April 1975)
1970s
Context: Let us put an end to self-inflicted wounds. Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset. Let us deny our adversaries the satisfaction of using Vietnam to pit Americans against Americans.

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