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Robert Francis McNamara

Robert Francis McNamara

06 September 1916 – 06 July 2009

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American businessman and Secretary of Defense

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Non-Fiction History Plays Political Thriller Politics & Society

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Robert F. McNamara

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Thirteen days

Harold Macmillan

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Prentice Hall Literature -- Platinum

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The Diocese of Rochester in America, 1868-1993

Robert Francis McNamara

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Robert F. McNamara best known for?

    Robert F. McNamara is widely recognized for his role as the Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War. His memoir, "In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam," offers a critical look at his decisions and the conflict.

  • Did Robert F. McNamara write other books besides his memoir?

    Beyond his well-known memoir, Robert F. McNamara also authored "Blundering into Disaster: Surviving the First Century of the Nuclear Age" and "Argument Without End: In Search of Answers to the Vietnam Tragedy," co-written with James G. Blight and Robert K. Brigham.