Working as a gs7 analystclerk and rose through the ranks quickly, serving in all four directories. During his more than 30 years, kerr rose through the ranks quickly, serving in all four directoriesintelligence, operations. This is a list of directors and their dates in office. Kerr, 53, is currently deputy director for intelligence at the central intelligence agency, a post he has held since april 1986. In 1973, director james schlessinger ordered deputy director william colby to compile a record of any cia activities since 1959 that might have violated the law or the agencys charter.
My life before, during, and after the cia kerr, richard j on. Kimmitt undersecretary former department of statepolitical affairs. Richard kerr, former deputy director of cia, is quoted as saying about the book that mark lowenthal has made a major contribution to the generally weak literature of intelligence. Colby put together a looseleaf package of around 700 papers, which came to be known as the family jewels. Richard kerr was a deputy director for intelligence in the central intelligence agency with six videos in the cspan video library.
Richard james kerr born october 4, 1935 was deputy director of the central intelligence agency from 1989 to 1992. The cia is headed by a director and deputy director, only one of whom may be a military officer. According to his department of homeland security biography, richard j. Sulick was associate deputy director of operations in cia before he retired in 2004. His last position was deputy director of central intelligence under the first president bush. You dont have to be a history buff to enjoy this fascinating book, though if you are. Head, office of strategic services, bern, switzerland 19421945. My life before, during, and after the cia, richard james kerr, a former deputy director of the central intelligence agency. Cia cracks down on leaks, fires senior official pbs newshour.
Bush hosted a starstudded screening of the hunt for red october at the white house on february 19, 1990. Richard kerr deputy director former central intelligence agencyintelligence robert m. Unclassified by richard j kerr read online on bookmate. Deputy director of the central intelligence agency wikipedia. During, and after the cia, richard james kerr, a former deputy director of the.
Robert gates was there, as was the director of the cia, and men from the highest ranks of the navy. He started as a country analyst in cia and ended his career as the senior professional intelligence officer in the u. Former deputy director of the cia richard kerr describes life in the cia during the cold war. News anchor jim lehrer interviews richard kerr, a former deputy director of the cia under president george h. Leadership director of the central intelligence agency. The deputy director of the central intelligence agency ddcia is a statutory office 50 u. Nov 12, 20 experience us diplomatic service 19161926. Kerr served in the intelligence community for 32 yearsfrom september 1960 until march 1992. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. A conversation with richard kerr tuesday, july 23, 2019 spy historian vince houghton sat down with former deputy director of cia, former acting director, and former deputy director for intelligence richard kerr, to discuss his career and his new book, the dark side of paradise.
Kerr had a 32year career with the cia which included involvement in the. The white house screening of the hunt for red october had. Aids and the theatre entertainment, politics, society, history air date 03051992 fmr. Title change from deputy director for management and services to deputy director for administration was effective 19 august 1974. Director of cia, former acting director, and former deputy director for intelligence richard kerr, to discuss his career and his new book, the. Interviews richard kerr the dark side frontline pbs. It was just after the u2 plane piloted by francis gary powers was shot down. Joined mitre in 2009, the exact point that richard j. Director or deputy director of several cia offices dealing with analysis and production of intelligence, 197682 associate deputy director for intelligence, 198285 deputy director for administration, januaryapril 1986. Richard kerr served in the cia from 1960 to 1992, including three years as deputy director for intelligence 198689 as deputy director 198992 and a few months as acting director in 1991. Oct, 2007 dismayed, he approached his boss at the cia, richard kerr, the deputy director for intelligence, who summoned senior state department officials to a meeting at cia headquarters in langley.
Then i was asked to help cowrite a book which led to more and more projects. He explores the relationship between intelligence and policy one of the most perplexing and misunderstood. Intelligence, operations, administration, and sciencetechnology, reaching director level in both. The director of central intelligence dci was the head of the american central intelligence agency from 1946 to 2005, acting as the principal intelligence advisor to the president of the united states and the united states national security council, as well as the coordinator of intelligence activities among and between the various u. My life before, during, and after the cia, richard james kerr, a former deputy director of the central intelligence agency, recounts how. Apr 16, 2020 deputy director of the central intelligence agency the deputy directory of the central intelligence agency is vaughn f. Richard james kerr born october 4, 1935 was deputy director of the central intelligence agency from 1989 to 1992 he was born in fort smith, arkansas. Former deputy director of the cia richard kerr describes life in the cia during the cold war and the what the agencys future might be. The intelligence community has got to get used to the fact that it no.
Richard james kerr, a former deputy director of the central intelligence agency, recounts how he joined the agency fresh out of college in unclassified. Bush, and veteran cia analyst ray mcgovern, who is an outspoken critic of the bush administrations intelligence policies. Senior lecturer at the bush school of government and public service jim olson from left, former cia deputy director of inteligence carmen medina, former cia deputy director richard kerr, and. But there are some guests who still remain a secret, even. Kerr worked at the cia for 32 years, including as deputy director for central intelligence. He was also a member of the studies in intelligence editorial board. The cia, formally created in 1947, is the principal foreign intelligence and counterintelligence agency of the u. Spying intelligence data can be an openbook test by vernon. Richard kerr joined the cia as a young 25yearold analyst when eisenhower was president. Member of the presidents commission on intelligence reform, former deputy director, cia. Cia bosses departures may leave power vacuum orlando sentinel.
The deputy director of the central intelligence agency dd cia is a statutory office 50 u. Apr 24, 2006 richard kerr spent 32 years at the agency. Director nro and assistant to the secretary of the air force for space 20052007. Randsmith publishing releases new book unclassified. Oct 23, 2014 the britishamerican coup that ended australian independence. Richard kerr served in the cia from 1960 to 1992, including three years as deputy director for intelligence 198689 as deputy director 198992 and a few. Sep 30, 2016 the event will feature a panel discussion with several former members of the cia. James olson, a senior lecturer at the bush school who served for more than 25 years as directorate of operations for the cia. The dd cia assists the director of the central intelligence agency d cia and is authorized to exercise the powers of the d cia when the director s position is vacant or in the director s absence or disability. The britishamerican coup that ended australian independence. Sep 11, 2001 people probably underestimate the impact that george tenet has had on counterterrorism since 911, said richard kerr, a former deputy director of central intelligence. He started as a country analyst in cia and ended his career as the.
Imagine all the pivotal events he was part of and you get an idea of what his stories are. Ba history, university of oregon 1959 cia deputy director 198992 cia employee country analyst member of the board of mantech international 2002 mantech. My life before, during, and after the cia by richard j. She went on to work for senator carl levin, former senator don riegle, cnn, upi. The ddcia assists the director in her duties as head of the cia and exercises the powers of the director when the directors position is vacant or in the directors absence. Paula vogel, joseph pintauro, larry kramer, frank rich on aids and the theatre. The guests included everyone from tom clancy and james earl jones to the ceo of paramount and colin powell. Nndb has added thousands of bibliographies for people, organizations, schools, and general topics, listing more than 50,000 books and 120,000 other kinds of references. Richard kerr, deputy director for intelligence, took a memo to that effect from maceachin before the national foreign intelligence boardbut it wasnt mentioned, even as a footnote, in the. Paula vogel, joseph pintauro, larry kramer, frank rich on. Richard kerr board of directors mantech international corporation. My life before, during, and after the cia, richard james kerr, a former deputy director of the central intelligence agency, recounts how he joined the agency fresh out of college as a gs7 analystclerk. During his more than 30 years, kerr rose through the ranks quickly, serving in all four directoriesintelligence, operations, administration, and sciencetechnology reaching. Richard kerr was a deputy director for intelligence in the central intelligence.
The three democrats cited an internal cia study prepared by a team of analysts led by richard kerr, the agencys former deputy director, asserting that the administration had created significant. Kerr headed a small team that assessed intelligence produced before. Aug 20, 2005 cia deputy director for science and technology 20012005. Kerr had a 32year career with the cia which included involvement in the retaliatory bombing raids against libya in 1986 and culminated with key. Nov, 20 a former top cia official whose 33 years of service spanned from the sept. He is the author of 12 books, nine of which deal with the us coast guard. She first came to washington, dc to intern in jimmy carters white house administration and fell in love with the city. Kerr was the deputy director of central intelligence. Spying intelligence data can be an open book test by vernon. The ddcia assists the director of the central intelligence agency dcia and is authorized to exercise the powers of the dcia when the directors position is vacant or.
Central intelligence agency office of public affairs washington, d. He has spent his entire professional career at cia, having joined the agency upon his graduation from the university of oregon in 1960. Former cia deputy director gets book deal new york post. Title change for deputy director for support to deputy director for management and services was effective 22 march 1973. Richard kerr served as deputy director of central intelligence.