Espionage and Covert Action
Former CIA director, Richard Helms and author John Ranelagh discussed the role of the Central Intelligence Agency during the period of 1947-… read more
Former CIA director, Richard Helms and author John Ranelagh discussed the role of the Central Intelligence Agency during the period of 1947-1953. Topics included the development of the agency during this period, the agency’s actions during the period, and the atmosphere of America and the agency at the time. Following opening remarks, the panelists took questions from the audience. Mr. Ranelagh is the author of the book The Agency: The Rise and Decline of the CIA. close
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- Francis Heller Vice President Truman Presidential Museum and Library
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