"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." — Dwight D. Eisenhower, Farewell Address, January 17, 1961
Which later 1960s development most clearly illustrated Eisenhower's concerns about misplaced power?
- A
The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Bcheck_circle
The escalation of the Vietnam War with massive procurement contracts and political pressure to expand the conflict
- C
The launch of the Apollo program
- D
The creation of Medicare in 1965
Explanation
Vietnam-era escalation, with its huge procurement budgets, contractor lobbying, and Pentagon pressure for additional troop commitments, became a frequently cited example of the dynamic Eisenhower had warned against.