US Military Spending: 1995

$591.6B

591.6 billion in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars

$591.6B

Total Budget

% 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. No major declared war was in progress.