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Senate Confirmation

United States of America · Politics / Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1962

John A. McCone31 January 1962

Washington · Politics / Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

The United States Senate confirmed McCone as Director of Central Intelligence after debate over his appointment and the CIA oversight relationship.

Names involved

John A. McCone

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