Dr. Erin Mahan, chief historian of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, moderates a panel discussing the roles Robert S. McNamara and Clark M. Clifford played in the U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Participating on the panel will be Dr. Harold Brown, who worked under McNamara as director of defense research and engineering from 1961 to 1965; Dr. George C. Herring (America’s Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975), one of the nation’s foremost experts on the Vietnam War; and Dr. Edward Drea, author of McNamara, Clifford, and the Burdens of Vietnam, 1965 - 1969. Presented in partnership with the Historical Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Welcoming remarks were provided by David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States.
Opening remarks were provided by Dr. Erin Mahan, Chief Historian, Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Note that Erin Mahan did not attend this event and Jon Hoffman, Deputy Chief Historian of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, filled in for her introductory duties. Her spot on the panel was filled by historian John M. Carland from her office.
Discussion:
* Dr. John M. Carland
* Dr. Edward Drea
* Dr. Harold Brown
* Dr. George C. Herring
Closing remarks were provided by Dr. Steve Maxner, Director, Vietnam Center at Texas Tech University.
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