In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned against the rising power of the "military-industrial complex," one of the most quoted phrases of his presidency.  We look at Eisenhower's address in the context of the Cold War and how his warning has often been misinterpreted and misunderstood.

In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned against the rising power of the "military-industrial complex," one of the most quoted phrases of his presidency. We look at Eisenhower's address in the context of the Cold War and how his warning has often been misinterpreted and misunderstood.

In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned against the rising power of the "military-industrial complex," one of the most quoted phrases of his presidency.&nbsp; We look at Eisenhower's address in the context of the Cold War and how his warning has often been misinterpreted and misunderstood. &nbsp;

Before the Curtain Falls: Eisenhower's Farewell Address

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Prairie Journal is an opportunity to showcase high-profile, thought-provoking lectures, discussions and dialogues recorded throughout the region. There are so many fascinating people who come to this area, everyone from Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor to syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts. Prairie Journal is a great way to share some of those lectures with our listeners. We have also been able to expand the program to cover a broad range of topics, including the Kansas Sesquicentennial, the National Day of Listening and the Kansas Reads program sponsored by the State Library of Kansas, just to name a few.

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Before the Curtain Falls: Eisenhower's Farewell Address

Before the Curtain Falls: Eisenhower's Farewell Address