Robert McNamara dead at 93.

[BigRob]

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, a key architect of the U.S. war in Vietnam under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, has died at age 93, according to his family.

Anyone have any thoughts or memories of this man?

 

[pocketfullofshells]

at least he owned up to Nam being a mistake...thats about all I know...but alot of people in his position would never have owned up to that mistake..says something about him I think.

 

[Bunz]

Much like any high level public servant he is known for some good things and some bad things. Anyone who has not seen "Fog of War" I highly recommend watching it. It is an interesting insight from ole Mac.

That being said, I recently had my uncle a retired Air Force officer, and multiple tour Vietnam vet, and I know that he does not have kind words for the man.

My condolences to his family and loved ones, though he had a life well lived until his passing at 93. I can only hope to last as long.

 

[The Scotsman]

at least he owned up to Nam being a mistake...thats about all I know...but alot of people in his position would never have owned up to that mistake..says something about him I think.

.............took him long enough though! Guess he had to pluck up the courage to do it.

There was a rumour that he had a nervous breakdown? Anyone got anything on that?