Category Archives: Dag Hammarskjöld

The Ghosts of Lumumba and Hammarskjöld: On the Proposed Beatification of King Baudouin I of Belgium

Posted on September 24, 2025 by L

“The Vatican should ensure that the historical record is clear and that justice is served before making any determinations on Baudouin’s virtue and legacy. Ultimately, calls for postponing the beatification process are not about undermining Baudouin’s personal faith or commitment … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Who Killed Dag Hammarskjöld and Why? (September 18 1961) [The Truth is Out There: Secrets Behind the Ndola Crash]

Posted on September 18, 2025 by L

 “It will be necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan (September 13  1961) ***** ***** ***** “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said … Continue reading →

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From Lumumba to Hammarskjöld: Are We Finally Naming Names? [Belgian Prosecutors Seek to Prosecute Étienne Davignon in the 1961 Assassination Case of Patrice Lumumba]

Posted on June 22, 2025 by L

“History will one day have its say. It will not be the history that will be taught in Brussels, Washington, Paris or the United Nations, but the history which will be taught in the countries that have won freedom from … Continue reading →

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On This Day — UN Security Council Nominates Dag Hammarskjöld for Secretary-General (March 31 1953) What Really Happened to Dag Hammarskjold’s Plane? [UPDATE : US and UK accused of obstructing Hammarskjöld inquiry]

Posted on March 31, 2025 by L

“It will be necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” Harold Macmillan UK Prime Minister(September 13 1961) *** *** *** “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said ‘when … Continue reading →

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On This Day — President Truman Creates the Central Intelligence Group (January 22, 1946) [Gallup Poll : Americans’ rating of the CIA]

Posted on January 22, 2025 by L

“At lunch today in the White House, with only members of the Staff present, Rear Admiral Sidney Souers and I were presented by President Truman with black cloaks, black hats, and wooden daggers, and the President read an amusing directive … Continue reading →

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On This Day — UN Security Council Nominates Dag Hammarskjöld for Secretary-General (March 31 1953) What Really Happened to Dag Hammarskjold’s Plane? [UPDATE : US and UK accused of obstructing Hammarskjöld inquiry]

Posted on March 31, 2024 by L

“It will be necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” Harold Macmillan UK Prime Minister(September 13 1961) *** *** *** “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said ‘when … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Who Killed Dag Hammarskjöld and Why? (September 18 1961) [2023]

Posted on September 18, 2023 by L

 “It will be necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan (September 13  1961) ***** ***** ***** “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Who Killed Dag Hammarskjöld and Why? (September 18 1961)

Posted on September 18, 2022 by L

 “It will be necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan (September 13  1961) ***** ***** ***** “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said … Continue reading →

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On This Day — UN Security Council Nominates Dag Hammarskjöld for Secretary-General (March 31 1953) [What Really Happened to Dag Hammarskjold’s Plane?]

Posted on March 31, 2022 by L

“It will be necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan  (September 13 1961) *** *** *** “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Patrice Lumumba is assassinated (January 17 1961) [“Project Wizard” — CIA covert action program]

Posted on January 17, 2022 by L

“Classified U.S. government documents, including a chronology of covert actions approved by a National Security Council (NSC) subgroup, reveal U.S. involvement in — and significant responsibility for — the death of Lumumba.” Stephen R. Weissman — Staff director of the … Continue reading →

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