The Military Industrial Complex: Eisenhower's Warning (1961)

In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave a farewell address to the nation where he issued a warning about the growing power of the military-industrial complex. He cautioned that the combination of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry could threaten American democracy.

[mainmanmainlining]

This was so early on that they didn’t even considering silencing him because it wasn’t necessary. Nobody would even get what he’s saying. Wow. This is staggering.

[KW-tfbm]

He's describing the world as it exists today.

[EngPheniks]

First US President to visit India after its independence

[elaishh]

I miss having a president that can speak.

[nubianwarriorgoddess]

Continue resting in power Patrice Lumumba many of will never forget what Eisenhower help do to you which is something they don't dare teach in Amerikkkan history or black history

[MrThejboeoh]

He was literally talking about the influence in today's society.. he's talking about facism. Basically what social media has become

[AbdulKalam-ywzs]

The world miss u, Mr. President, your worry and insight for the Nation and the world is so pruden and pragmatic for today and generations to come ! May God bless you, Mr. President!

[ricardomurillo]

Trump has fired civil servants but increased the size of the military budget 1 trillion.

[Marstruth]

I'd bet he's rolling over in his🪦now...

[nicholasjoseph]

Trump saw this a manuel not a warning.