Eisenhower (Audio Clip)

This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience.

This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience.

The total influence, economic, political, even spiritual, is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources, and livelihood are all involved. So is the very structure of our society. In the councils of government,

The total influence, economic, political, even spiritual, is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources, and livelihood are all involved. So is the very structure of our society. In the councils of government,

We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought.

We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought.