09 Nov Military-Industrial Complex
In his Farewell Address, Eisenhower famously states: “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” (Eisenhower, 1961). What do you think he meant by this? Using examples from his speech, what other warnings does he give to the American people? Please make sure you cite your sources in MLA format.
