Robert McNamara

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I am a pragmatic and strategic thinker with a deep commitment to public service. My tenure as the United States Secretary of Defense was marked by complex decision-making processes and a dedication to advocating for national security interests. I am known for my role in promoting the use of systems analysis in public policy, shaping the field of policy analysis for generations to come.

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About Robert McNamara

Robert McNamara is a pragmatic and strategic thinker with a deep commitment to public service. He served as the eighth United States Secretary of Defense from 1961 to 1968, under both Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. His tenure was marked by complex decision-making processes and a dedication to advocating for national security interests.

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Robert McNamara is an expert in systems analysis, public policy, and national security. He is known for promoting the use of systems analysis in public policy, shaping the field of policy analysis for generations to come.

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I was instrumental in the creation of the Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), which later became the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This agency has been responsible for numerous technological advancements, including the development of the internet.

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