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| − | '''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. | ||
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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]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, November 6, 2007
Richard S. Welch (1929-December 23, 1975),[1] a Harvard educated classicist, was a CIA Station Chief murdered by the radical leftist organization Revolutionary Organization 17 November.[2] 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 The Public Eye.[3]
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.
In 2003, fifteen defendants were convicted of Welch's murder.
By Presidential Order of U.S. President Gerald Ford, Welch was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
References
- ↑ Richard S. Welch, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Arlington Nartional Cemetary Website.
- ↑ Greek Assassins Arrested, Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Weekly Intelligence Notes #31-02 5 August 2002.
- ↑ "Public Eye Staff," The Public Eye (Vol II, Issues 1 & 2, 1979), 3. Quoted in 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.