This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience... 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.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Military industrial complex American politics

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Speech

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Presidential farewell address Political speech

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Warning

Language

English

Time

1961 1960s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Eisenhower, Dwight D. Farewell address. 17 Jan. 1961, The White House, Washington, DC, USA. Broadcast.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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English
Time
1943 1940s 20th century
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Alexander M. Bickel
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The Least Dangerous Branch
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English
Time
1962 1960s 20th century
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John Marshall
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Marbury v. Madison
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English
Time
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Barry Goldwater

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Barry Goldwater
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Speech
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Political speech
Language
English
Time
1964 1960s 20th century
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Goldwater, Barry. Remarks announcing candidacy for the republican presidential nomination. 3 Jan. 1964, Paradise City, AZ, USA. News conference.