Dwight Eisenhower quote on book banning

“Don't join the book burners. Don't think you are going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed. Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book, as long as that document does not offend our own ideas of decency. That should be the only censorship.”

– President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dartmouth Commencement speech on June 14, 1953

Over the last few years, some political leaders have called for schools to ban books. These demands have been motivated by concerns about the content of certain books. For example, some have expressed concern about books that contain discussions of race and racism, arguing that they promote "critical race theory" and could lead to the indoctrination of students. Others have taken issue with books that discuss LGBTQ+ issues or challenge traditional gender roles...

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