DEAR RED:

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP75-00001R000100130062-5
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 6, 2000
• Sequence Number: 62
• Publication Date: June 18, 1966
• Content Type: LETTER

Approved For Release 2000/05/05: CIA-RDP75-00001
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Your desire to return now to a well-earned retirement
is entirely understandable. When I appointed you I
indicated that you could leave when the agency was well
organized and a competent successor available. From
our statement and from my observations I agree with
y
o that these conditions have been met. Nevertheless,
truly outstanding.
June 18, 1966
Dear Red:
Throughout your significant career of service to your
country, you have always responded with high ability
and strong loyalty. You unhesitatingly demonstrated
this response last year when I recalled you from re-
tirement to lead the sensitive operations of the Central
Intelligence Agency. Your leadership of this agency
in a critical time in the country's history has been
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it is with regret that I accept your resignation and
your departure from my Administration effective upon
essor
.
the appointment and qualification of your succ
In your leaving you take with you not only my gratitude
but that of your fellow countrymen who have been served
so well by your unique powers of leadership and under-
standing.
I wish you every success and happiness in the years
ahead.
Sincerely,
Admiral W. F. Raborn
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C.
Approved For Release 2000/05/05: CIA-RDP75-00001 R000100130062-5
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