“Beautiful ideals were painted for our boys who were sent out to die. The was the "war to end wars." This was the "war to make the world safe for democracy." No one told them that dollars and cents were… — Smedley D. Butler Copy Share Image
“I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high… — Smedley D. Butler Copy Share Image
“Yes, we have had disarmament conferences and limitations of arms conferences. They don't mean a thing. One has just failed; the results of another… — Smedley D. Butler Copy Share Image
“Beautiful ideals were painted for our boys who were sent out to die. The was the "war to end wars." This was the "war… — Smedley D. Butler Copy Share Image
“There are only two reasons why you should ever be asked to give your youngsters. One is defense of our homes. The other is… — Smedley D. Butler Copy Share Image
“In a 1931 speech, Butler recounted a story about Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, how he had run over a child with his car,… — Smedley D. Butler Copy Share Image
