Quote by Dwight D Eisenhower, Farewell Ra

This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience... We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications... In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a

Summary

This quote, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in his farewell address in 1961, refers to the emerging alliance between the military and the arms industry in the United States. While acknowledging the necessity of a strong defense, Eisenhower warns against the potential dangers posed by the influence and power that could be wielded by this complex. He emphasizes the need for vigilance in preventing any unwarranted or excessive influence that could lead to a misuse of power and ultimately endanger the principles of democracy the country was built upon.

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By Dwight D Eisenhower, Farewell Ra

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