Businessmen who died on July 6

Take a focused look at the businessmen who passed away on July 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2009 Robert McNamara

  Robert McNamara was an American business executive and the eighth United States Secretary of Defense, serving under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. He is best known for his major role in the Vietnam War's escalation and for modernizing the Department of Defense. [bio]