Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

Europe has been at peace since 1945. But it is a restless peace thats shadowed by the threat of violence. Europe is partitioned. An unnatural line runs through the heart of a very great and a very proud nation Germany. History warns us that until this harsh division has been resolved, peace in Europe will never be secure. We must turn to one of the great unfinished tasks of our generationand that unfinished task is making Europe whole again.

Europe has been at peace since 1945. But it is a restless pe

Summary

This quote emphasizes that Europe, despite decades of relative peace since World War II, still faces underlying tensions and division, specifically referencing the partition of Germany. It suggests that Europe's peace cannot be considered entirely stable until such divisions are resolved. The speaker calls for the reunification of Europe as an important and unfinished goal, highlighting the need to overcome historical conflicts and work towards a unified and peaceful continent.

By Lyndon B. Johnson

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