Guide Note:Robert McNamara served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1961 to 1968, during the Vietnam War. He has been a very successful businessman, has written books, and has spoken on a variety of humanitarian subjects. He was President of the World Bank from 1968 to 1981 and became President of Ford in 1960.
Fast Facts:
- Full name: Robert Strange McNamara
- Born: June 9, 1916
- Birthplace: San Francisco, California
- Wife: Diana Masieri Byfield
- Responsible for the institution of systems analysis
- The documentary "Fog of War" explains the difficult times of his career