Allen W. Dulles
first civilian and longest-serving Director of Central Intelligence (DCI)
1893 — 1969
Quick Facts
Profession
first civilian and longest-serving Director of Central Intelligence (DCI)
Born
April 7, 1893
Died
1969 (age ~76)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
lawyer, politician, diplomat
United StatesBorn in WatertownDied in Georgetown
1893
Born in Watertown (1893-04-07)
1953
PositionDirector of Central Intelligence (1953–1961)
1969
Died in Georgetown
About
Allen Welsh Dulles was an American lawyer who was the first civilian director of central intelligence (DCI), and its longest serving director. As head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the early Cold War, he oversaw numerous activities, such as the 1953 Iranian coup d'état, the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état, the Project MKUltra mind control program, and the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961. As a result of the failed invasion of Cuba, Dulles was forced to resign by President John F. Kennedy and was replaced with John McCone for the remainder of the Kennedy administration.
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Who is Allen W. Dulles?+
Allen Welsh Dulles was an American lawyer who was the first civilian director of central intelligence (DCI), and its longest serving director. As head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the early Cold War, he oversaw numerous activities, such as the 1953 Iranian coup d'état, the 1954 Gu
What does the name Allen mean?+
The name Allen means "A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Timothy Field Allen (1837-1902).". It is of English origin.
When was Allen W. Dulles born?+
Allen W. Dulles was born on April 7, 1893.
When did Allen W. Dulles die?+
Allen W. Dulles died in 1969, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Timothy Field Allen (1837-1902).
The name Allen is of English origin, meaning "A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Timothy Field Allen (1837-1902).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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