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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Presidential farewell address Political speech

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Warning

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English

Time

1961 1960s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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

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