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Bissell, Richard M

Person · USA

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Bissell
Bissell
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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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Chronology

2 events

1909 September 18

  • Birth of Richard M Bissell - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Bissell. 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..

1994 February 15

  • Death of Richard M Bissell at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Bissell. 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..