Former US defence secretary McNamara dies - 07 Jul 09

Subscribe to our channel Robert McNamara, a former US defence secretary, died at the age of 93 on June 6, 2009. Best known for his role in the Vietnam War, McNamara served under John F Kennedy during the Cuban missile crisis and was also considered to be a key strategist in US policy on nuclear deterrence. Between 1968 and 1981, he headed the World Bank. Al Jazeera’s John Terrett looks back on McNamara’s life. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people’s lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a ’voice to the voiceless.’ Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.