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Richard McGarrah Helms (March 30, 1913 – October 23, 2002) was an American government official and diplomat who served as Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from 1966 to 1973. Helms began intelligence work with the Office of Strategic Services during World War II.
Nov 1, 2002 · Richard Helms, who died in 2002, was a CIA leader who oversaw covert operations to kill Castro, Oswald and other enemies of the U.S. He also concealed his role in these plots and faced legal troubles for his actions.
- Jefferson Morley
Oct 23, 2002 · Richard M. Helms, a former director of central intelligence who defiantly guarded some of the darkest secrets of the cold war, died today.
Oct 24, 2002 · Richard Helms, a former director of central intelligence who defiantly guarded some of the darkest secrets of the cold war, died of multiple myeloma today. He was 89.
Seemingly a natural at managing secret operations, Helms rose from desk officer to DCI and came to represent a newtype of government professional: the career intelligence officer, steeped in the culture of clandestinity and devoted to the Agency as an institution.
Explore the life and career of Richard Helms, the CIA Director and Ambassador to Iran during the Cold War. Browse the collection of documents, historical works and essays released by the CIA.
A collection of material by and about Richard Helms, the former DCI and Ambassador to Iran, covering his intelligence and diplomatic career during the Cold War. The release includes documents, essays, interviews, photographs, and video.
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