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    1. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015

      #OTD 1975 Richard S. Welch was assassinated in a terrorist attack in Greece. http://1.usa.gov/1RELc6r  #inmemoriampic.twitter.com/xC28VXxI2t

      19 replies 148 retweets 194 likes
    2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
      Replying to @CIA

      Richard Welch was known for his love of Greece & world travel & had a reputation for being an excellent Greek linguist. #inmemoriam

      6 replies 49 retweets 46 likes
    3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
      Replying to @CIA

      Dick grew up in Providence, RI. He studied Greek History & Lit @Harvard and ran on the track & cross-country teams. #inmemoriam

      3 replies 37 retweets 30 likes
    4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
      Replying to @CIA

      1951: Dick joined CIA & was sent to Europe where he worked on his language & ops skills, & knowledge of European politics. #inmemoriam

      5 replies 31 retweets 43 likes
    5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
      Replying to @CIA

      Expanding his portfolio, Dick took assignments in several South American countries, including a stint as a Chief of Station. #inmemoriam

      5 replies 33 retweets 30 likes
    6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
      Replying to @CIA

      Spring 1975, Dick was asked to lead our Station in Greece. He agreed immediately for him going to Greece was like going home. #inmemoriam

      6 replies 30 retweets 36 likes
    7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
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      Dick approached his job w enthusiasm & caution, but his identity was revealed in foreign pubs, endangering him & his family. #inmemoriam

      6 replies 27 retweets 26 likes
    8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
      Replying to @CIA

      On the night of December 23, 1975, Dick & his family attended a Christmas party at the American Ambassador’s residence. #inmemoriam

      4 replies 28 retweets 30 likes
    9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
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      Returning home, Dick exited the car to open the gate. A man appeared, called to him & shot him. The wound was fatal. #inmemoriam

      10 replies 29 retweets 25 likes
    10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
      Replying to @CIA

      2003: those responsible for Dick’s death—members of the “Revolutionary Organization 17 November”—were caught. #inmemoriam

      4 replies 30 retweets 35 likes
      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015

      Convicted for murdering other diplomats, they escaped prosecution for Dick’s murder due to a 20-year statute of limitations. #inmemoriam

      9:35 AM - 23 Dec 2015
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        2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
          Replying to @CIA

          At the time Dick was highest-ranking CIA officer killed & was 1st Chief of Station to be murdered in a political assassination. #inmemoriam

          4 replies 36 retweets 41 likes
        3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
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          Dick was 46 years old when he died. He was survived by his wife & his three children: a daughter and two sons. #inmemoriam

          6 replies 42 retweets 76 likes
        4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 23 Dec 2015
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          Dick was awarded Distinguished Intelligence Cross & was buried @ArlingtonNatl. #inmemoriam http://1.usa.gov/1RELc6r pic.twitter.com/SmYkwQoa7P

          18 replies 60 retweets 113 likes
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        1. Garavito DERECHA‏ @GDiputado 23 Dec 2015
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          @CIA in Guatemala there are some Terrorist who shot and killed an U.S. Ambassador and Embassy personnel years ago, and they walk free.

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        1. Hypnadogic pup‏ @FuegoJaguar 23 Dec 2015
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          @CIA vile :(

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