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Speeches as Secretary of Defense

A selection of McNamara’s major speeches during his tenure as Secretary of Defense, between 1961 and 1968.

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Statements as Secretary of Defense

A selection of McNamara’s statements during his tenure as Secretary of Defense, between 1961 and 1968.

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Later Appearances

Videos and transcripts of McNamara’s public appearances between 1984 and 2005, in which he addressed questions of nuclear security.

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Interviews and Oral Histories

Videos and transcripts of interviews in which McNamara addressed issues of nuclear weapons and national security.

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Speeches, writings and interviews documenting the contribution of former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara to the evolution of global nuclear strategic thought.

This collection constitutes research towards a PhD research proposal. The site author holds degrees in Politics (BA Hons) and Law (LLB, LLM), and in International Relations (MSt) from the University of Cambridge.

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