Military-industrial complex Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

The term military-industrial complex usually refers to the combination of the U.S. armed forces, arms industry and associated political and commercial interests, which grew rapidly in scale and influence in the wake of World War II, although it can also be used to describe any such relationship of industry and military. It is sometimes used to refer to the iron triangle which exists between weapons makers/military contractorss, The Pentagon and the United States Congress.

Widely adopted by Vietnam-era anti-war activists, the term was first coined by President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower, in his prophetic given on January 17, 1961, his last address to the nation as President.

"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 State house, 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, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together."

Though the term is usually used in reference to the United States, it has also been occasionally used to describe other militarily strong nations, such as the former Soviet Union or Nazi Germany. The term permanent war economy has also been used in association with the concept.

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1 Source 2 External links 3 See also

Source

• , Wikisource
• Public Papers of the Presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1960, p. 1035- 1040

External links

• Schema-root.org: military industry 38 military industry topics, each with a current news feed
• Open Secrets: Top Defense Contributors to Federal Candidates and Parties database

See also

• Corporatism
• Militarism

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