“The clandestine service is the heart and soul of the Central Intelligence Agency.”

— Richard Helms

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About Richard Helms

Intelligence Director • American

Richard McGarrah Helms was a prominent American intelligence officer who served as the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from 1966 to 1973. His career with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) spanned several...

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