The Central Intelligence Agency and Overhead Reconnaissance; The U-2 and OXCART Programs, 1954-1974

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Trial of Francis Gary Powers
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with Powers· behavior.'J After reading the debriefing reports. Allen
Dulles expressed support of Powers· actions and told Powers. ·--we
are proud of what you have done." but Dulles had already resigne:d as
DCI in November 1961.'' The new DCI, John A. McCone. demanded
a closer look at Powers· actions and set up a Board of Inquiry headed
by retired Federal Judge E. Barrett Prettyman. After eight days of
hearings and deliberation. the board reported on 27 February that
Powers had acted in accordance with his instructions and had "c:orn­
plied with his obligations as an American citizen during this period."
The board, therefore, recommended that he receive his back pay.
'' James J. Whit.:. ..Franci$ Gary Powcr.;- Th.: Unmaking of a Hero. 1960-1965," (drafti.
CIA History Staff. 1974. p. 19 ISL
" Powas. Or,acuion Overjfigfrt. p. .307.
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