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What role did Robert McNamara play in us military involvement in Vietnam?
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Who was Secretary of defense during Vietnam war?
Robert McNamara, (Kennedy and Johnson Administrations). Clark Clifford, (Johnson Administration). Melvin Laird, (Nixon Administration).
Who was the secretary of defense during the Vietnam war?
Robert McNamara.
What role did Robert mcNamara play in the decision to escalate us military involvement in Vietnam?
Robert McNamara was Secretary of Defense during the early days of the Vietnam War. Robert McNamara spoke to Congress about the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964 and begged Congress to let the United States enter fighting in Vietnam. Before that, the United States involvement was only a teaching mission to teach South Vietnam how to organize and fight North Vietnam.
When did George McNamara die?
The Secretary of war during Vietnam The Secretary of war during Vietnam
Why did Robert mcNamara want to increase military support in Vietnam?
He didn't; Presidents Kennedy and Johnson wanted to increase it in response to escalation of North Vietnamese aggression.
Who was Robert McNamara?
US Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War.
What idea did Robert S McNamara propose?
Robert S. McNamara proposed that having fewer troops fighting in Vietnam, and instead relying on our technologically advanced weapons to defeat the enemy.
Who was the secretary of defense sent to Vietnam on a fact finding mission?
Robert McNamara
Who was Robert mcnara?
Robert McNamara? Robert McNamara was John F. Kennedy's Secretary of Defense and served during the Vietnam War. He continued under Lyndon Johnson. His term was from 1961 to 1968. He is currently a business executive.
What was the recommendation of Secretary Robert S McNamara concerning US troop strength for Vietnam by 1966?
US Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara believed more troops were required for the war in Vietnam. His recommendation to US President Johnson was to deploy at least 400,000 troops in Vietnam by the end of 1966.
What were the Vietnam policies of President Kennedy and Robert McNamara?
The plan was to help the non-Communist government to stay in power via virtually every way except direct military action on their behalf.
What was Lyndon Johnson Robert mcnamara dean rusk and William westmoreland all involved in?
The war in Vietnam
