US Military Spending: 1995
$591.6B
591.6 billion in constant 2023 US dollars (SIPRI)
$591.6B
Total Budget
3.7%
% of GDP
Clinton
President
None
Active War
📊 Compared to 1994
▼ 6.6%Decrease of $41.7B from $633.3B
💰 What $592B Could Have Bought Instead
Teachers' salaries (avg $65K)9,101,230
Affordable homes built2,366,320
Full college scholarships11,831,600
Years of healthcare for families21,127,857
Clean water systems for towns591,580
🏛️ Historical Context
In 1995, under President Clinton, the United States spent approximately $591.6 billion on its military, representing 3.7% of GDP. No major declared war was in progress.