Located in his Preidential Library in Kansas:
From my PhD research proposal:
“President Eisenhower’s 1961 (often taken out of context) ‘military industrial complex’ speech contributes to an enduring negative view of the defense industry. Indeed, President Eisenhower’s speech is cited as a warning about the defense industry and its growing influence among the ‘councils of government.’ However, in context, President Eisenhower acknowledged the need for a robust defense industry. President Eisenhower called on informed citizenry and politicos to ‘recognize the imperative need for this development.’ (The ‘development’ referred to a healthy defense industry). Consequently, far from condemning the defense industry, he was recognizing its vital role in advancing US political, economic and military goals.”
*Military-Industrial Complex Speech, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, January 7, 1961 “Draft of Speech;” http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/research/online_documents/farewell_address/1961_01_07_Draft_of_Speech.pdf
*Military-Industrial Complex Speech, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, January 17, 1961 “Press release containing the text of the address;” http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/research/online_documents/farewell_address/1961_01_17_Press_Release.pdf
THANKS!