Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Walter Bedell Smith Biography and Timeline

Follow Walter Bedell Smith through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

Walter Bedell Smith, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1950

Director of Central Intelligence

Director of Central Intelligence · Politics / Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Appointed Director of the CIA

Role range: 1950-1953

Records, sources and methodology

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