Robert McFarlane
American Marine Corps officer and National Security Advisor (1937–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Carl "Bud" McFarlane (July 12, 1937 – May 12, 2022) was an American Marine Corps officer. He served as National Security Advisor to President of the United States Ronald Reagan from 1983 through 1985.[1]
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Bud McFarlane | |
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13th National Security Advisor | |
In office October 17, 1983 – December 4, 1985 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | William Clark |
Succeeded by | John Poindexter |
Deputy National Security Advisor | |
In office April 4, 1982 – October 17, 1983 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | James Nance |
Succeeded by | John Poindexter |
Counselor of the Department of State | |
In office February 28, 1981 – April 4, 1982 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Rozanne L. Ridgway |
Succeeded by | James L. Buckley |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Carl McFarlane (1937-07-12)July 12, 1937 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | May 12, 2022(2022-05-12) (aged 84) Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jonda Riley |
Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Geneva Graduate Institute (MA) National Defense University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1959–1979 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star (with valor) Meritorious Service Medal Navy Commendation Medal (with valor) Secretary's Distinguished Service Award Navy Distinguished Public Service Award |
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McFarlane was involved in, and pleaded guilty to charges for actions related to, the Iran-Contra affair, but received a pardon from President George H. W. Bush.
McFarlane died on May 12, 2022 at a hospital in Lansing, Michigan from problems caused by lung disease at the age of 84.[2]