Robert Komer
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Robert William "Blowtorch Bob" Komer (February 23, 1922 – April 9, 2000) was an American national security adviser known for managing Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support during the Vietnam War.
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Robert Komer | |
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Under Secretary of Defense for Policy | |
In office October 24, 1979 – January 20, 1981 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Stanley Rogers Resor |
Succeeded by | Fred Iklé |
United States Ambassador to Turkey | |
In office December 3, 1968 – May 7, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Parker T. Hart |
Succeeded by | William J. Handley |
3rd Deputy National Security Advisor | |
In office 1965 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Carl Kaysen |
Succeeded by | Francis M. Bator |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert William Komer (1922-02-23)February 23, 1922 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | April 9, 2000(2000-04-09) (aged 78) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Alma mater | Harvard University (BA, MBA) |
Nickname | "Blowtorch Bob" |
Military service | |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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