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Eisenhower's 1961 farewell address on the military-industrial complex

Ewafa · 16 min · 2015 · YouTube title: Eisenhower Farewell Address (Best Quality) - 'Military Industrial Complex' WARNING
Why it's here

HN commenters link it as the primary source for the phrase 'military-industrial complex' and urge people to hear the full speech rather than the soundbite.

What it covers

A high-quality recording of President Eisenhower's January 1961 farewell address, including his warning about the unwarranted influence of the military-industrial complex. The uploader marks the key passage at 8:41.