Eisenhower's work of genius.

In the New Yorker, there is the story of a new document find which shows the arduous and passionate crafting of the "military-industrial complex" farewell speech.

Farewell Radio and Television Address to the American People,

January 17th, 1961

[Delivered from the President’s Office at 8:30 p.m.]

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Mark your calendars now for the 50th anniversary commemorating the historic farewell address given by Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.

Moderator:
David Gergen
Sr. Political Analyst, CNN

Panel Members:
James Fallows - The Atlantic
Dana Priest - The Washington Post
Evan Thomas - Newsweek