John T. McNaughton
Assistant Secretary of Defense
Born
1921
104 years ago
Died
July 19th, 1967
58 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 1966 until death in 1967. Worked as an advisor to Robert McNamara during the Vietnam War, focusing on defense policy and international security issues. Contributed to the development of military strategies and helped shape American defense policies in the context of Cold War tensions. Played a role in various defense initiatives and international negotiations.
Served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
Advised Robert McNamara during the Vietnam War
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