| − | '''Clark M. Clifford''' was a longtime advisor to [[Democratic]] Presidents [[Truman]], [[Johnson]] and [[Carter]], and held various positions in Democratic Administrations, including cabinet rank. Clifford advised American presidents on some of the crucial developments in the later half of the 20th century, including the decision to use atomic weapons at the end of [[World War II]], the creation of the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] and [[National Security Agency]], attempted to convince President Johnson the Vietnam War should be abandoned, and a role in the [[Iran JHoastage Crisis]]. Clifford became known as a senior Democratic party insider and Washington "fix-it" man, and was caught up in the [[Bank of Credit and Commerce International]] (BCCI) affair in his twilight years. | + | '''Clark M. Clifford''' was a longtime advisor to [[Democratic]] Presidents [[Truman]], [[Lyndon Johnson|Johnson]] and [[Jimmy Carter|Carter]], and held various positions in Democratic Administrations, including cabinet rank. Clifford advised American presidents on some of the crucial developments in the later half of the 20th century, including the decision to use atomic weapons at the end of [[World War II]], the creation of the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] and [[National Security Agency]], attempted to convince President Johnson the Vietnam War should be abandoned, and a role in the [[Iran Hostage Crisis]]. Clifford became known as a senior Democratic party insider and Washington "fix-it" man, and was caught up in the [[Bank of Credit and Commerce International]] (BCCI) affair in his twilight years. |