Historical Events tagged with "robert_mcnamara"
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Military & Warfare
Creation of the Defense Intelligence Agency
August 1st, 1961 63 years ago
Robert McNamara initiated the establishment of the Defense Intelligence Agency, marking a significant change in U.S. military intelligence capabilities. Prior to this, intelligence efforts were largely fragmented across various branches of the armed forces. The establishment aimed to centralize military espionage under one agency, enhancing the efficiency and coordination of intelligence operations.
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