McNamara NYU Commencement 1966

Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara, left, joins NYU President Dr. James M. Hester, center, and Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg at head of commencement processional at New York University, June 8, 1966. Over 150 students and faculty members walked out of the commencement exercises when Hester presented McNamara with an honorary doctor of law degree. Goldberg was principal commencement speaker. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris)