Director of Central Intelligence
Appointed Director of the CIA
Role range: 1966-1973
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Richard Helms Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Helms through 8 dated historical records for United States of America.
Richard Helms, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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1966–1985Years on this page
1966
1967
Invasion of Vietnam
In a secret memo to Johnson states US status would not be too damaged by withdrawal
Role range: 1960-1975 – 1966-1973
Chaos
Helms authorises Operation CHAOS to monitor foreign influence on dissident groups.
Role range: 1966-1973
1969
Covert War Briefings
Briefs US policymakers on covert operations in Laos
Role range: 1960-1975 – 1966-1973
1972
CIA Watergate Request
As CIA director, becomes involved in White House efforts to use national-security claims to restrict parts of the FBI's Watergate investigation.
Role range: 1972-1974
1973
Dismissal
Dismissed by Nixon
Role range: 1966-1973
1977
Trial
Convicted by a Congressional Committee for divulging secrets to the public
Role range: 1966-1973
1985
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
CIA-related assassination records become part of later investigations.
Role range: 1966-1973
Records, sources and methodology
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