Former US defence secretary McNamara dies - 07 Jul 09
- 12 years ago
Robert McNamara, a former US defence secretary, died at the age of 93 on June 6, 2009.
Best known for his role in the Vietnam War, McNamara served under John F Kennedy during the Cuban missile crisis and was also considered to be a key strategist in US policy on nuclear deterrence. Between 1968 and 1981, he headed the World Bank.
Al Jazeera's John Terrett looks back on McNamara's life.
Best known for his role in the Vietnam War, McNamara served under John F Kennedy during the Cuban missile crisis and was also considered to be a key strategist in US policy on nuclear deterrence. Between 1968 and 1981, he headed the World Bank.
Al Jazeera's John Terrett looks back on McNamara's life.