Eugene Jarecki Why We Fight Sparknotes

Eugene Jarecki’s documentary, “Why We Fight” begins with a speech from President Eisenhower in which he warns the United States of the “military-industrial complex.” The film includes stories and assertions from government officials, soldiers, journalists, and civilians, all of which intend to explain why America wages war. Through these statements, the documentary reveals a misinformed public, ignorant of the political and economic factors behind American involvement in wars. Eventually, the film concludes that President Eisenhower’s fears had come true, the United States had become power hungry and possessed a military closely allied with the defense industry.
Eugene Jarecki utilizes testimonies and various clips in order to explain the real