Robert McNamara died

[Tilehelperdan]

He was 93.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090706/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/obit_mcnamara

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[ddmoit]

You're a youngster, Dan; I'm surprised you have even heard of him.

[Tilehelperdan]

Im a history junkie.

[bbcamp]

You're a youngster, DanEt tu, Dan!:D

[Hobbit]

McNamara sort of dropped out of sight after he left politics. I understand he went to work trying to help the disadvantaged......something with the World Bank..???

Also supposedly wrote a "memoirs" type of book before his death. Has anyone heard of it or read it?? Might be interesting.........:shrug:

:)

[bbcamp]

In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam (http://www.amazon.com/Retrospect-Tragedy-Lessons-Vietnam/dp/0679767495)

[HammerMill88]

He did a Vietnam special on one of the cable channels a few years back didn't he? Actually, I believe it was recorded several years ago and replayed...?

Anyway, thanks to any of you Vets out there!

[Hobbit]

Thanks Bob!! Several other writings mentioned as well. I will have to look some of them up.

:)

[jjwq8]

Before Vietnam he had a very large role in the Cuban Missile Crisis. A life remembered for Vietnam but framed by numerous other achievements and interests and a considerable intellect. He also ran a small institution you may have heard of. Ford Motor Company, amongst other things. One the Great Generation. If we are lucky we may see his like again. A Politician with something more to offer than a winning smile and a glib sound byte. You may not admire him but you must certainly respect him.