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The Nation: The Military-Industrial Complex
http://www.thenation.com/blog/172275/military-industrial-complexThe Military-Industrial Complex
Peter Rothberg on January 17, 2013 - 2:49 PM ET
Fifty-two years ago today, President Dwight D. Eisenhower used his farewell speech to the nation to warn the country against the rise of what he called the military-industrial complex. Sadly, his words, though they became iconic and well-remembered, were not heeded and his warning is now more relevant and critical than ever.
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