The Future of the U.S. Defense Budget

The American Defense Preparedness Association, an organization designed to create a linkage between the American government, private industr… read more

The American Defense Preparedness Association, an organization designed to create a linkage between the American government, private industry and the U.S. military for the purpose of expediting the national defense in case of crisis, sponsored a forum on the national defense budget. The forum concentrated on what lessons should be learned from the Persian Gulf war in regards to an appropriate budget for the U.S. Department of Defense. Mr. Smith described some factors entering into the formation of the U.S. defense budget, including the federal deficit, continuing global tensions, and rising prices of manpower and equipment. The speakers in the forum spoke on what aspects of the exercise of U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf war should be retained and improved upon to make the U.S. military more effective in combat situations. These aspects were in turn related to the proposed U.S. defense budget. close

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  • Gordon M. Adams Founder and Director Office of Management and Budget
  • John Myrah Member American Defense Preparedness Assn.->Board of Directors
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The Future of the U.S. Defense Budget

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Program ID:
17416-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 04, 1991 | 2:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 07, 1991 | 12:07pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Apr 04, 1991 | 2:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 04, 1991 | 8:33pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 05, 1991 | 12:50am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 05, 1991 | 6:50am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 07, 1991 | 12:07pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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