Putting that into further perspective here are the costs of a few more American wars as a percentage of GDP.
9.4 percent in 1960 (Vietnam),
14.2 percent in 1953 (Korea),
and
38 percent in 1944 (World War II).
9.4 percent in 1960 (Vietnam),
14.2 percent in 1953 (Korea),
and
38 percent in 1944 (World War II).
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