George Joannides
George Joannides was a covert officer with the CIA who played a significant role in the agency's operations involving Cuban exile groups during the 1960s. His involvement in the JFK assassination investigation has been the subject of scrutiny, particularly regarding his connections to Lee Harvey Oswald. Joannides was noted for his secrecy and the lack of disclosure regarding his past activities when called to testify before Congress in the late 1970s, raising questions about the extent of the CIA's knowledge and involvement in the circumstances surrounding the assassination.
Born on Jan 01, 1921 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 101,722 | $21,000,000 | 6,454$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 27 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 75,622 | $280,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 3 | 551,933,119 | 177,371 | $21,286,900 | 6,555$ |
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United States:
The documents show that CIA officer George Joannides was financing and running a group of Cubans opposed to Fidel Castro.
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Liechtenstein:
George Joannides was a CIA agent who managed anti-Castro propaganda and had connections with Lee Harvey Oswald.
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Pakistan:
Documents show the CIA gave Joannides a career commendation medal in 1981.
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Liechtenstein:
George Joannides was a CIA agent involved in supervising Cuban exile groups in the 1960s.
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