Monday, July 06, 2009

A Passing of Note ...

... especially to those of us who are 'fifty-something' or older. Robert S. McNamara, "the cerebral secretary of defense who was vilified for prosecuting the Vietnam War, then devoted himself to helping the world's poorest nations," has died. He was 93.
CLICK HERE for more on this story from the Associated Press and msnbc.com

FOLLOW-UP:
Here is a look at McNamara's legacy from fellow Tall City blogger - and Viet Nam vet - Wallace, at Streams

Also, Wallace shared with me this post from a friend of his - acclaimed journalist, war correspondent and author Joe Galloway

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