US Military Spending: 1997
$556.5B
556.5 billion in constant 2023 US dollars (SIPRI)
$556.5B
Total Budget
3.2%
% of GDP
Clinton
President
None
Active War
📊 Compared to 1996
▼ 0.5%Decrease of $2.9B from $559.4B
💰 What $557B Could Have Bought Instead
Teachers' salaries (avg $65K)8,561,646
Affordable homes built2,226,028
Full college scholarships11,130,140
Years of healthcare for families19,875,250
Clean water systems for towns556,507
🏛️ Historical Context
In 1997, under President Clinton, the United States spent approximately $556.5 billion on its military, representing 3.2% of GDP. No major declared war was in progress.