Modern Era · North America · Politics
1961
Eisenhower warns of military-industrial complex
January 17, 1961
In his farewell address, outgoing President Dwight Eisenhower warned Americans about the growing influence of what he called the military-industrial complex, the alliance of defense contractors and the Pentagon that risked distorting national priorities. Coming from a former five-star general and Supreme Allied Commander, the warning carried unusual weight. It would enter the American political vocabulary for good.
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- Catch-22 published · North America · Culture
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- Before: 1960: Year of Africa
- After: July 3, 1962: Algeria wins independence
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