Which president warned the nation to beware of the powerful "military-industrial complex" as he was leaving office?

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned Americans of the danger of the "military-industrial complex" in his farewell address on January 17, 1961. He noted that the military and defense industries had become too powerful and could influence government policy in ways that were not in the best interest of the nation. His warning has continued to resonate with many Americans and has become a commonly used phrase to describe the close relationship between the military and defense industries.

Which President Warned the Nation to Beware of the Powerful