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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara works at his desk in the Pentagon on March 17, 1961. McNamara was the eighth Defense Secretary serving under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

Former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara works at his desk.

Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara works at his desk in the Pentagon on March 17, 1961. McNamara was the eighth Defense Secretary serving under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

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