I know something about that war, and I never want to see that history repeated. But, my fellow Americans, it certainly can be repeated if the peace-loving democratic nations again fearfully practice a policy of standing idly by while big aggressors use armed force to conquer the small and weak.

Dwight David Eisenhower (1890–1969) American general, US President (1953–61)

“Regarding the Situation in the Formosa Straits,” broadcast speech (11 Sep 1958)