The death of Robert McNamara at the age of 93 has re-ignited a debate about the legacy of the man and the event with which he is most often associated: the Vietnam War. The former Defense Secretary is, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating political figures never to hold elected office, owing to the influential posts he held in the armed forces, Ford Motor Company, two presidential cabinets, and ultimately, The World Bank.
Historians largely vilify McNamara, arguing that...
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