From 1963 to 1973, 128 nations received $2.5 trillion in weapons and services, the majority from the United States. Law only required that the Secretary of State report “significant” arms sales to Congress, semi-annually.
Between 1963 and 1973, 128 nations received $2.5 trillion in weapons and services, with the majority originating from the United States. The government only required that the Secretary of State report on significant arms sales to Congress every six months.