Asked by
Libby Douthit
on Oct 28, 2024Verified
What was the subject of President Eisenhower's farewell address?
A) World overpopulation and starvation.
B) The "military-industrial complex"
C) The threat of environmental pollution
D) The "international communist conspiracy"
Military-Industrial Complex
The military-industrial complex refers to the close relationship and mutual interests among military leaders, government, and defense contractors, often criticized for promoting military expenditure and involvement in conflicts for profit.
Farewell Address
A statement or speech given by an important figure when leaving office, most famously associated with President George Washington's address in 1796, advising the United States on principles for future security and peace.
Environmental Pollution
The contamination of the natural environment by human activities, leading to harmful effects on living organisms and ecosystems.
- Examine how the United States' exterior policy and protective steps have sculpted homegrown views towards communism and international relationships.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine how the United States' exterior policy and protective steps have sculpted homegrown views towards communism and international relationships.