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Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara served under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson from 1961 to 1968. He played a significant role in shaping U.S. military policy during the Vietnam War, advocating for the use of technology and data-driven decision-making. McNamara was instrumental in the escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam but later expressed regret about the war's conduct and the decisions made during that time. After leaving office, he became an outspoken critic of the war and its strategies.
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Who was the defense secretary for Kennedy and Johnson?
Robert S. McNamara served as Secretary of Defense from 1961 to 1968, serving both Kennedy and Johnson.
Who was secretary of defence under president Johnson?
The first US Secretary of Defense was James Vincent Forrestal. He served the office from September 17, 1947 until March 28, 1949.
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 major corporation did the US Secretary of Defense Robert S McNamara work for before he joined the Lyndon Johnson administration?
McNamara was president of Ford Motor Company before joining the Johnson administration.
Who was john f kennedys secretary of war?
Henry Stimson
Who was the secretary of defense in 1960?
During the 1960s there were four secretaries of defense. Robert McNamara served for most of the 1960s, from 1961 to 1968. He was preceded by Thomas Gates and followed by Clark Clifford and Melvin Laird.
What has the author Edward J Drea written?
Edward J. Drea has written: 'Defending the Driniumor' -- subject(s): Campaigns, World War, 1939-1945, History 'History of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, V. 5, The McNamara Ascendancy, 1961-1965 (History of the Office of the Secretary of Defense)'
Who is the us defense secretary?
Robert M. Gates is the current US Defense Secretary or Secretary of Defense.He has been serving in this position since December 2006.
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.
Where can one find a description of the fog of war?
The documentary, The Fog Of War, was released in May 2003 at the Cannes Film Festival. The documentary is about former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara, illustrating his observations of the nature of modern warfare. Finding information online is easy to do at IMDB, Wikipedia and Rottentomatoes.
Where is Robert s mcnamara buried?
he's buried in nuketown on black ops.
What has the author Robert Emmett McNamara written?
Robert Emmett McNamara has written: 'The politics of asylum' -- subject(s): Foreign relations, Government policy, Refugees, Right of Asylum, Salvadorans
