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Militarism is a belief or system where the military is exalted and its needs and considerations are given excessive importance or priority. Militarism was a powerful force in 19th and early 20th century America. While militarism alone did not start World War I, it fuelled a potent arms race and undermined the role of diplomacy as a means of resolving disputes.
In militaristic nations, generals and admirals often act as de facto government ministers or officials, advising political leaders and influencing domestic policy. Not surprisingly, this leads to significant increases in defence and arms spending, or "Civililian" leaders are pulled directly from the military. Example Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, and Gen. George Washington becoming Presidents. Even "Civilian" Presidents are heads of the armed forces.