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Richard Mervin Bissell Biography and Timeline

Follow Richard Mervin Bissell through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Richard Mervin Bissell, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1960

17 March 1960

Cuban Project Direction

Deputy Director for Plans · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Bissell receives responsibility for developing the CIA operation authorised by Eisenhower.

Role range: 1960-1962 – 1959-1962

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