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HomeEisenhower’s Forewarning: Military-Industrial Complex Farewell Speech c 1961
Posted by Larry Doyle on June 7th, 2013 11:47 AM |
I think we can forego commenting on this morning’s employment report or other specific topics of interest along our economic landscape and focus on the issue that is captivating our nation, that being, our government’s intervention into our private lives.
As we look forward and wonder what may have transpired to date and how this might all play out, I think we are well served if we go back in time and review the wisdom shared with us by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as he prepared to exit the White House.
My fellow Americans:
Three days from now, after half a century in the service of our country, I shall lay down the responsibilities of office as, in traditional and solemn ceremony, the authority of the Presidency is vested in my successor. (more…)
