| − | '''Richard S. Welch''' (1929-December 23, 1975), a [[Harvard]] educated classicist, was a [[CIA]] Station Chief murdered by the radical [[leftist]] organization [[Revolutionary Organization 17 November]]. He had been stationed in [[Athens]] only a few months before he was murdered outside his home. He was outed by a magazine called ''[[CounterSpy]]'' edited by [[Timothy Butz]]. | + | '''Richard S. Welch''' (1929-December 23, 1975),<ref>[http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rwelch.htm Richard S. Welch, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)], Arlington Nartional Cemetary Website.</ref> a [[Harvard]] educated classicist, was a [[CIA]] Station Chief murdered by the radical [[leftist]] organization [[Revolutionary Organization 17 November]].<ref>[http://www.afio.com/sections/wins/2002/2002-31.html#Greek_Assassins Greek Assassins Arrested], ''Association of Former Intelligence Officers'', Weekly Intelligence Notes #31-02 5 August 2002.</ref> He had been stationed in [[Athens]] only a few months before he was murdered outside his home. He was outed by a magazine called ''[[CounterSpy]]'' edited by [[Timothy Butz]]. Butz also served on the editorial staff of ''[[Political Research Associates|The Public Eye]]''.<ref>"Public Eye Staff," The Public Eye (Vol II, Issues 1 & 2, 1979), 3. Quoted in [http://spencer.lib.ku.edu/exhibits/wilcox/5.html Laird Wilcox], ''The Watchdogs: A Close Look at Anti-Racist "Watchdog" Groups'', Second Edition, Part 2, Chapter Four: Political Research Associates, A Study in "Links and ties," Editorial Research Service, 1999, pg. 29. ISBN 0-993592-96-5. </ref> |
| | Welch's murder lead to the passage of the [[Intelligence Identities Protection Act]] of 1982, making it illegal to reveal the name of an agent who has a covert relationship with an American intellignece organization. | | Welch's murder lead to the passage of the [[Intelligence Identities Protection Act]] of 1982, making it illegal to reveal the name of an agent who has a covert relationship with an American intellignece organization. |
| | By Presidential Order of U.S. President [[Gerald Ford]], Welch was buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]]. | | By Presidential Order of U.S. President [[Gerald Ford]], Welch was buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]]. |