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Robert McNamara, (Kennedy and Johnson Administrations).
Clark Clifford, (Johnson Administration).
Melvin Laird, (Nixon Administration).
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Who was the first US secretary of defense?
Washington's administration had four cabinet members. The current title, Secretary of Defense, was then known as the Secretary of War. General Henry Knox.
Who was President of the USA during the Vietnam War?
The president of the USA for a major time of the Vietnam War was Lyndon Johnson.
Why did the US pull out of the Vietnam war?
In January 1973, an agreement reached and U.S. forces were withdrawn from Vietnam and U.S. prisoners of war were released.
Was Johnson president during the Vietnam War?
Lyndon Johnson was the President of the US during the Vietnam War from the assassination of John Kennedy until the election of Richard Nixon.
IN the Vietnam war how many us soliders died?
About 58,209 U.S. military service people died in the Vietnam War. About 645,000 Americans died during the Civil War fought in the U.S.
Who was Robert McNamara?
US Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War.
Who was the secretary of defense during the Vietnam war?
Robert McNamara.
Who was the US secretary of Defense when Vietnam war began to escalate?
Robert McNamara was Secretary of Defense during the main build-up with President Johnson.
When did George McNamara die?
The Secretary of war during Vietnam The Secretary of war during Vietnam
Who is currently secretary of war?
During World War II, the secretary of war was re-named as the secretary of defense. Robert Gates is currently serving as the defense secretary.
Did politicians make orders during Vietnam?
Yes, this was often called McNamara's War, with the Secretary of the Defense and the President making calls on the tactical level.
Who is the US secretary of war?
The position of Secretary of War refers to the leader of the War Department. This agency and position was disbanded in the US in 1947, after WWII. The most similar agency in the US is now the Department of Defense, headed by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
What is the name or the cabinet department that replaced secretary of war department?
The Secretary of Defense. Hope that this helped.
What Secretary of State won the Nobel peace prize during the Vietnam war?
Henry Kissinger
What is the second name of the Vietnam war?
The veterans abbreviated it to "Nam. " And it was derisively called "McNamara's War" after Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Another Answer: To the Vietnamese it was called the "American War".
Who was George Washington's Secretary of Defense?
George Washington had a Secretary of War, Henry Knox, instead of a Secretary of Defense.
Who was The Secretary of Defense in 1939?
Harry Hines Woodring was Secretary of War that year. The Secretary of Defense wasn't established until 1947.
