Tag Archives: History

65 Years Ago — Remembering the Bay of Pigs (April 17–20, 1961) [Debunking the ‘No Air Cover’ CIA Excuse]

Posted on April 17, 2026 by L

“I will splinter the CIA into a thousand pieces and scatter it to the winds.”President John F. Kennedy(April 20, 1961) April 17 2026 — The Bay of Pigs invasion, launched on April 17, 1961, was a failed CIA-backed attempt by … Continue reading →

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40 Years Ago — Operation El Dorado Canyon (April 14 1986) [Timelines, Conspiracy Theories, and the Myth of Syrian Involvement in Lockerbie]

Posted on April 14, 2026 by L

“President Ronald Reagan didn’t seek congressional approval when he bombed Libya [April 14 1986] in retaliation for a bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland [December 21 1988].” Amber PhillipsWashington Post (April 7 2017) April 14 2026 — … Continue reading →

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CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 26 (CLASSIFIED): Hugh Francis Redmond (Shanghai prison, China — April 13, 1970)

Posted on April 13, 2026 by L

“Alerted by doctrine and success against another local CIA operation, Shanghai’s security apparatus moved cautiously against Redmond’s network, obtaining evidence that made the guilty verdict of 1954 inevitable. To Chinese intelligence practitioners, the case provides an exemplary example of how … Continue reading →

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65 Years Ago — Yuri Gagarin : “I come from outer space!” (April 12 1961)

Posted on April 12, 2026 by L

“Having stepped onto firm ground, I saw a woman and a girl who were standing near a spotted calf and who were watching me with bewilderment. When they saw me in my space suit and the parachute dragging alongside as … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome: On the Path to Nobel Recognition?

Posted on April 2, 2026 by L

“This became known as the microwave auditory effect and it could help to explain a spate of mysterious illnesses reported by American diplomats around the globe, most famously in Havana, Cuba.” Nobel Prize Official WebsiteApril 2026 April 2, 2026 — … Continue reading →

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From the ashes of Lockerbie to the Brussels Attacks [The Legacy of Robert Mueller]

Posted on March 22, 2026 by L

“We used to look at them as kind of discrete events, not tied to each other, and seen in a vacuum. But from a distance, I think we can see more of a pattern.” CIA Vincent Cannistraro March 22, 2026 … Continue reading →

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Remembering Jürgen Habermas : On the fine-tuning between democracy and secrecy

Posted on March 16, 2026 by L

“Democracy begins where citizens deliberate about matters of common concern.”Jürgen Habermas (18 June 1929 – 14 March 2026) March 16, 2026 — Jürgen Habermas was one of the most influential contemporary political philosophers, especially for thinking about communication, rationality, legitimacy … Continue reading →

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Remembering Edward Mills Purcell (August 30, 1912 – March 7, 1997) [From the U-2 Incident to the Mystery of Havana Syndrome]

Posted on March 7, 2026 by L

“The President’s rapid disenchantment with the project was not lost on Richard Bissell. Fearing for the U-2 program’s survival, he met with the Land committee in early August 1956 to urge them to help make the U-2 less vulnerable to … Continue reading →

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On This Day — U2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers Exchanged in Spy Swap for KGB Rudolf Ivanovich Abel (February 10 1962)

Posted on February 10, 2026 by L

“Francis Gary Powers performed his duty in a very dangerous mission and he performed it well, and I think I know more about that than some of his detractors and critics know, and I am glad to say that to … Continue reading →

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CIA Memorial Wall — Star 31 : John W. Kearns (Laos – December 15, 1972)

Posted on December 15, 2025 by L

“As a paramilitary operations officer, John’s role was to work behind enemy lines, supporting local pro-government forces and engaging in special missions to disrupt the activities of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and the Vietcong.” CIA website December 15, 2024 … Continue reading →

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