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President Dwight Eisenhower created the People–to-People initiative in 1956 that led to the formation of Sister Cities International organization. American cities were asked to partner with other communities around the world to bring people together directly and form personal bonds that would transcend world politics. Sister City organizations directly link communities around the globe. Formal agreements between over 1000 U.S. cities and more than 1,500 foreign communities have formed strong affiliations that support the free exchange of ideas and goodwill.