Walt Whitman Rostow

American economist; National Security Advisor

Walt Whitman Rostow - American economist; National Security Advisor
Born

1916
109 years ago

Died

February 13th, 2003
22 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

Links & References

Served as the 7th United States National Security Advisor from 1966 to 1969. Contributed to the formulation of U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War era. Authored the book 'The Stages of Economic Growth: A Non-Communist Manifesto', which introduced the concept of stages of economic development. Engaged in academic work at prestigious institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Served as National Security Advisor under President Lyndon B. Johnson

Authored 'The Stages of Economic Growth'

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