Tag Archives: History

CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 30 : John Peterson (Laos – October 19, 1972)

Posted on October 19, 2025 by L

“They blinked. Tears rolled down my cheeks. I turned to the stars and whispered, ‘John’s star is here.’ I moved to the wall and gently touched the star I knew was his. They followed me, Lora’s small hand lovingly and … Continue reading →

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60 Years Ago — CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 19 & 20 : Michael M. Deuel & Michael A. Maloney (Laos – October 12, 1965)

Posted on October 12, 2025 by L

“Many could argue – and did – that Mike Deuel and the others who died in Laos died for naught, that their efforts failed to sway events. But tough the mission ultimately failed, their grit is still quietly celebrated at … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Soviet Union Launches SPUTNIK (October 4 1957)

Posted on October 4, 2025 by L

“What came to be known as the Space Race between the United States and the USSR began in 1957 when the Soviets launched the first satellite, Sputnik.” President John F. Kennedy Special Message to Congress on Urgent National Needs (May … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Gaddafi Target of U.S. Disinformation (October 2 1986 — Bob Woodward) [Disinformation Goes Mainstream]

Posted on October 2, 2025 by L

“There is a wonderful book that you might read… And the title of it is from a quote from Winston Churchill: ‘In time of war, the truth is so precious, it must be attended by a bodyguard of lies.’” Secretary … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Havana Syndrome: Moscow Death Ray vs. CIA Hoax [UPDATE : Justice and Irony: Brennan’s Long Memory Meets Today’s Political Spotlight]

Posted on September 28, 2025 by L

“Agency heads at the time created a politically charged environment that triggered an atypical analytic process around an issue essential to our democracy.”CIA Director John Ratcliffe (July 2, 2025) July 6, 2025 — This week, the CIA concluded a critical … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Stanislav Petrov Saves the World from Nuclear War (September 26 1983)

Posted on September 27, 2025 by L

“The siren howled. But I just sat there for a few seconds, staring at the big, back-lit, red screen with the word ‘LAUNCH’ on it.” Colonel Stanislav Petrov September 26 2025 — On September 26 1983 — just three weeks … Continue reading →

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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 Pierre Goldman? And Why? (June 22, 1944 – Assassinated September 20, 1979) [UPDATE — New Movie : The Goldman Case]

Posted on September 20, 2025 by L

“Marseille boys members of GAL killed him [Pierre Goldman] with Maïone, who also talked about a commandant, a former member of the SDECE [French Secret Service], without revealing to me his identity.” Libération (April 2006) September 20 2023 — Who … 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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CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 6 : Howard Carey (West Germany – September 17, 1956)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by L

“On Sept. 17, 1956, pilot Howard Carey took off from Lindsey Air Force Base in Wiesbaden, Germany. His U-2 mysteriously disintegrated in mid-air.”Heroes — Agency Pilots in the U-2 Program Central Intelligence Agency September 17, 2025 — Howard Carey, a … Continue reading →

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