In Saigon, during the last few days of the trip, he was given extensive briefings by the civilian side of the mission and, since he stayed at Lodge's residence, McNamara had ample opportunity for discussions with the Ambassador.
He was given extensive briefings by the civilian side of the mission. This was during the last few days of the trip. This was in Saigon. McNamara had ample opportunity for discussions with the Ambassador. This was in Saigon. He stayed at Lodge's residence.