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Related: About this forumOn this day, January 17, 1961, outgoing Pres. Eisenhower warned of the military-industrial complex.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_17 1961 U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a televised farewell address to the nation three days before leaving office, in which he warns against the accumulation of power by the "militaryindustrial complex" as well as the dangers of massive spending, especially deficit spending.
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On this day, January 17, 1961, outgoing Pres. Eisenhower warned of the military-industrial complex. (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
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Dennis Donovan
(28,107 posts)1. Eisenhower Farewell Address - 'Military Industrial Complex'
Jan. 17, 1961
mahatmakanejeeves
(62,102 posts)2. Thanks. I was going to look for that. And good morning. NT
Dennis Donovan
(28,107 posts)3. Good morning!
doc03
(37,122 posts)4. But nobody took his advice nt