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Eisenhower's Farewell Address True or False

1. How many military bases does the United States maintain around the world? -> About 500
2. How many planes did the U.S. manufacture during WWII? -> About 100,000
3. Which of the following was not a reason Ike saw the military-industrial complex as a danger? -> It could overwhelm the peaceful goals of the U.S.
4. Why did Eisenhower feel he had to speak out on the dangers of arms escalation? -> He'd seen the horrors of war up close.
5. What did Ike see as an alternative to military buildups? -> Bluffing

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