Monthly Archives: November 2018

CIA Whistleblowers — “I, John Reidy, Declare…” (UPDATE)

Posted on November 3, 2018 by L

“I cannot talk about the 2007 incident. It is classified. I risk incarceration. I have a family.” “If you are contemplating whistleblowing … you’re going to sit there and say, ‘If I go through that system, it will not end … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — CIA Releases Bin Ladin Files

Posted on November 3, 2018 by L

“Today’s release of recovered al-Qa‘ida letters, videos, audio files and other materials provides the opportunity for the American people to gain further insights into the plans and workings of this terrorist organization. CIA will continue to seek opportunities to share … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Iran-Contra Scandal (November 3, 1986)

Posted on November 3, 2018 by L

“My purpose was… to send a signal that the United States was prepared to replace the animosity between [the U.S. and Iran] with a new relationship… At the same time we undertook this initiative, we made clear that Iran must … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Belgian Mercenary Killed Dag Hammarskjold

Posted on November 2, 2018 by L

I also received information regarding an unauthenticated claim made by a Belgian pilot, “Beukels”, to Claude de Kemoularia in 1967 that Beukels shot down or otherwise forced SE-BDY to crash. In the course of my work, I was for the … Continue reading →

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On This Day — “Dewey Defeats Truman” (November 2 1948)

Posted on November 2, 2018 by L

“Truman and his running mate, Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky, pulled off their shocking victory. Truman’s underdog ticket racked up 303 electoral votes and 49.6 percent of the popular vote to Dewey’s 189 electoral votes and 45.1 percent of the … Continue reading →

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On This Day — US Detonates First Thermonuclear Weapon (November 1, 1952)

Posted on November 1, 2018 by L

“It’s a boy.” Telegram from Ed Teller to Dr. Elizabeth “Diz” Graves “The island of Elugelab is missing.” Gordon Dean — Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission summarizing the events to President Eisenhower “I made one great mistake in my … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — CIA Releases Controversial “Bay of Pigs” History

Posted on November 1, 2018 by L

“After more than twenty years, it appears that fear of exposing the Agency’s dirty linen, rather than any significant security information, is what prompts continued denial of requests for release of these records. Although this volume may do nothing to … Continue reading →

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DCIA — Gina Haspel Presented with the 2018 William J. Donovan Award [Biography]

Posted on November 1, 2018 by L

“Jane Wallis Burrell was in the OSS from 1943-1945, and was a case officer in X-2 in France and Germany. She segued into the SSU, the CIG, and then the CIA, and was recognized as the first CIA officer to … Continue reading →

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Emanuela Orlandi — Vatican Bone Fragments Could Hold Clue to 35 Year Old Mystery

Posted on November 1, 2018 by L

“During restoration works, in a space annexed to the Apostolic Nunciature of Italy, fragments of human bone were found.” Vatican official statement “The disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi has been widely linked either to organised crime or to an attempt to … Continue reading →

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