Dwight D Eisenhower Farewell Address

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In his farewell address to the nation on January 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned of the potential dangers of the military-industrial complex. In his speech, he recognized the importance of a dominant military, while also acknowledging the potential for its unwarranted influence on American society and politics. Eisenhower, who was a former general and commander of Allied forces in World War II, knew how important a strong military was. He acknowledged that the United States had a duty to protect its people and promote peace and democracy worldwide. He said, "Our military organization today bears little relation to that known by any of my predecessors in peacetime or war.” Eisenhower also recognized that the military had become