The sharp rise in defense spending around 1950 was primarily due to the Korean War and concerns about military budget escalation expressed by President Eisenhower.
The sharp rise in defense spending that began around 1950 was primarily caused by the Korean War.
This conflict led the United States to maintain a large military, with defense spending increasing significantly during this period. President Eisenhower expressed concern about escalating military budgets during this time.
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