JOHN A. MCCONE

(John Alexander McCone)


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John A. McCone

If South Vietnam falls to the Communists, Laos and Cambodia would certainly go, followed by Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and eventually the Philippines
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Ford was then a member of Congress. This was known as the “Domino Theory” and was the strategic reason that sending troops to Vietnam was in America’s vital Interest. However, the Domino Theory was incorrect. Vietnam did fall to the Communists, and yet NONE of the countries became communist. Actually, they became even more democratic.

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When I cannot get the President to read my reports, then its time to go.
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Explaining his resignation as CIA Director

John A. McCone

With the passage of each day and each week, we can expect increasing pressure to stop the bombing [of North Vietnam]. This will come from various elements of the American public, of the press, the United Nations, of world opinion. Therefore time will run against us on this operation, and I think the North Vietnam are counting on this.
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John A. McCone

We cannot be in a position of stimulating, approving or supporting assassination.
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The statement was made with respect to the possible overthrow of President Diem of South Vietnam, who was murdered anyway during the coup.

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John A. McCone
  • Born: January 4, 1902
  • Died: February 14, 1991
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Biography

John Alexander McCone was an American businessman and politician who served as Director of Central Intelligence from 1961 to 1965, during the height of the Cold War.