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    1. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      Hugh’s command of German helped him become a “Glorious Amateur” - a phrase #Donovan used to describe his fellow #OSS officers. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/FettE1Rb7D

      11 replies 41 retweets 95 likes
    2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      In Germany & Austria, Hugh claimed to be son of German parents who emigrated to South America—a cover supported by his fluent Spanish #OSS75

      7 replies 42 retweets 95 likes
    3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      As an #OSS commando in #WWII, Hugh parachuted into Normandy ahead of the Allied invasion force. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/vtbCRvsXiZ

      12 replies 62 retweets 147 likes
    4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      As one of the 1st Americans to enter Buchenwald concentration camp, Hugh was presented w SS banner by inmates who had torn it down. #OSS75

      3 replies 42 retweets 86 likes
    5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      After #WWII, fluent in 8 languages & knowledge of several more, Hugh earned Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD, then joined @Harvard faculty. #OSS75

      7 replies 37 retweets 91 likes
    6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      1953: Hugh joined CIA. He helped supervise construction of Berlin Tunnel. http://1.usa.gov/1JwLRzt  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/zzZDoUUSQa

      5 replies 42 retweets 100 likes
    7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      Huge served as Chief of Station & Deputy Chief of Station in several Eastern & Western European countries. #OSS75

      4 replies 30 retweets 83 likes
    8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      In Moscow, Hugh helped handle Colonel Oleg Penkovsky, our source of pivotal info during both Berlin & Cuban Missile crises. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/5HFYCgFsE5

      12 replies 52 retweets 118 likes
    9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      1980s: As a Deputy Ambassador to @UN, Hugh countered Soviet efforts to disseminate propaganda & conduct espionage in US. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/KEZNN8b9sI

      8 replies 42 retweets 80 likes
    10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017
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      2014: Hugh retired & was awarded: Distinguished Career Intel Medal Director’s Award for Distinguished Service IC Seal Medallion #OSS75

      8 replies 42 retweets 149 likes
      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 5 Jun 2017

      Hugh was one of our nation’s silent warriors, carrying on the #OSS ethos of skill, bravery & humility. http://bit.ly/2rucpRI  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/2xN55kN5WV

      2:52 PM - 5 Jun 2017
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      21 replies 60 retweets 231 likes
        1. Brian D. Lerner‏ @briandlerner 5 Jun 2017
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          A real leader!

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        1. PETER WINN CLARKSON‏ @Hawktweetr 6 Jun 2017
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          IF YOU ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET WITH A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON I PROMISE THIS WILL BREAK THE HOODOO VOODOO JIGABOO HORROR STORY SAGA OVERNIGHT.

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        1. Rebecca thomas‏ @Rebthoma 6 Jun 2017
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          A wonderful history of his life. We desperately need more of his type.

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        1. Gerard Georges‏ @GerardGeorges4 6 Jun 2017
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          I urge you to read ALLEN WELSH DULLES' superb book, " THE CRAFT OF INTELLIGENCE.".The importance of GOOD INTELLIGENCE SUPERSEDED WAR ITSELF!

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        1. Deplorable Volsemort‏ @The_Volsemort 5 Jun 2017
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          He was a big guy.

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        1. Matt Fischer‏ @SlippinWitEaze 5 Jun 2017
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          i assume there will be more brief biographies of a-team members all month? buncha slackers if you ask me. ;o)

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