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McNamara Faces Seven Years In Defense Seat
SAUL PETT reports on Robert McNamara's tenure as defense secretary. The piece frames his leadership style, his tolerance for risk, and the enduring Vietnam dilemma. It notes his insistence on rational decision making, his belief in leading rather than overruling the Joint Chiefs, and how critics view his long service.
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