See For Yourself Video: President Eisenhower's warning against the military-industrial complex

Please Note: This resource is supplemental to the primary course materials.

President Eisenhower justifies the need for the defense industry in an uncertain global world, but warns of the potential political influence such an industry could wield.

. Who is responsible for protecting citizens from internal threats?

. What war led to the United States armament industry?

. The potential exists, according to Eisenhower, for what type of power?

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