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Bissell



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Bissell
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Bissell, Richard M (1909-1994) American CIA official who headed development of the U-2 and A-12 spy planes, and the first generation of spy satellites. Deputy Director for Plans at the time of the Bay of Pigs debacle, which resulted in his resignation.

Born: 1909.09.18.
Died: 1994.02.15.

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Bibliography
  • Launius, Roger D, NASA Chief Historian, NASA History Office Home Page, Web Address when accessed: here.

Bissell Chronology


1994 February 15 - .
  • Death of Richard M Bissell at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Bissell. Summary: American CIA official who headed development of the U-2 and A-12 spy planes, and the first generation of spy satellites. Deputy Director for Plans at the time of the Bay of Pigs debacle, which resulted in his resignation..

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