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Clark Clifford dies at 91 after long public service
Clark M. Clifford, trusted adviser to four presidents, including Truman and Johnson, died at age 91 in Bethesda, Maryland. A lawyer and counselor, he helped shape postwar policy and defense planning while later facing BCCI related charges that were dropped due to age. His legacy includes the Defense Department creation and pivotal Vietnam era decisions. Funeral plans were pending.
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