David Atlee Phillips
American spy (1922-1988) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 65
David Atlee Phillips was an American Central Intelligence Agency officer of 25 years and a recipient of the Career Intelligence Medal. Phillips rose to become the CIA's chief of operations for the Western Hemisphere.
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About this person
In 1975, he founded the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO), an alumni association comprising intelligence officers from all services.
Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1988 · aged 65