AWARD OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY MEDAL
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December 22, 2016
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April 22, 1986
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
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STAT
ecutive Secretary
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NSC/ICS 40121
April 22, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE WILLIAM J. CASEY
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: Award of the National Security Medal
Executive Registry I
The President has approved the award of the National Security
Medal to Mr. John N. McMahon, Deputy Director of Central
Intelligence. The approved citation to accompany the award is
attached.
The NSC Staff point of contact is Kenneth E. deGraffenreid,
395-3334, in making arrangements for the presentation of this
award.
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Citation
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CITATION
Mr. McMahon's outstanding career began in 1951 when he joined the Central
Intelligence Agency. During this remarkable career he has capably served in a
number of high level Agency positions including: Deputy Director, Office of
Special Projects; Deputy Director and Director, Office of ELINT; Director,
Office of Technical Service; Associate Deputy Director for Administration;
Associate and Acting Deputy, Intelligence Community Staff; Deputy Director for
Operations; Deputy Director, National Foreign Assessment Center; Executive
Director Central Intelligence. His success in these important positions were
further recognized when in 1982 he was appointed Deputy Director of Central
Intelligence.
Mr. McMahon brought to his new assignment not only a keen intellect and an
invaluable background in CIA operations and activities, but he also possessed
the highest degree of integrity, initiative, and desire for preservation of
his Nation's security. At a time when both the CIA and Intelligence Community
were going through a period of revitalization and rebuilding, Mr. McMahon
provided strength of character, high moral conviction, and leadership that
reflect great credit on him, the Intelligence Community, and his country.
This award is presented to Mr. McMahon not only to highlight the valuable
contributions he has made to the National Intelligence effort, but also to
reflect his standard of excellence throughout his remarkable CIA career.
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