Christian Democrats (Chile) organization
also: Christian Democrats, Christian Democrat Party
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Chilecountry · 6J.C. Kingperson · 3Santiagoplace · 3National Security Councilorganization · 3Salvador Allendeperson · 2Desmond Fitzgeraldperson · 2Washington, D.C.place · 2Eduardo Freiperson · 2Rudolph Gomezperson · 1United Statescountry · 1McGeorge Bundyperson · 1Trump administrationorganization · 1John McConeperson · 1Ralph Dunganperson · 1John F. Kennedyperson · 1
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J.C. King recruited
Christian Democrats (Chile) book_quoted
“The CIA put the groundwork in place late the year before. On December 19th, 1963, the special group approved a one-time payment to a Democrat front in Chile. At the same time, senior Christian Democrat party operatives were in Washington me…”
▶ The Colonels Corner Safe for Democracy Part 34 (36) @ 31:22
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▶ 26:36
In early April 62, the CIA had put two fresh ideas before the special group. One to strengthen the organization of Chile's Christian Democrats. That is also the party that they favor in Europe. Initially, the special group had approved $50,…
▶ 27:09
A pair of decisions in 63 provided more cash. That failed to keep what CIA deemed radicals from losing their place as the country's largest political grouping in municipal elections. The Christian Democrats became the agency's main bet. And…
▶ 31:22
The CIA put the groundwork in place late the year before. On December 19th, 1963, the special group approved a one-time payment to a Democrat front in Chile. At the same time, senior Christian Democrat party operatives were in Washington me…
▶ 31:53
Montalva and begged for agency money to fund their campaign. Colonel King, receptive, on Christmas Eve sent Director McCone a proposal. The bid involved half a million dollars. That was going to be quite a big Christmas present. McCone want…
▶ 32:52
Fry to move in directions that the U.S. favored. Washington's deliberation took time in part because of a set of decisions that happened when Kennedy was assassinated. As the secret war wizards deliberated, the price tag went up. When Fry's…
▶ 33:22
The White House viewed this with caution. Ralph Dugan, a Kennedy holdover and political advisor whose special interest was Latin America and who would soon go to Santiago as ambassador, told Mac Bundy that he would not balk at three quarter…
▶ 34:22
At this point, Fitzgerald, who had replaced King as the Latin American guy in charge, visited Santiago for a personal reconnaissance mission. He spent his time with the CIA station chief, Rudolph Gomez, reviewing CIA assets and operational …