An Intriguing Life

Cynthia Helms talked about her book, An Intriguing Life: A Memoir of War, Washington, and Marriage to an American Spymaster, in which she re… read more

Cynthia Helms talked about her book, An Intriguing Life: A Memoir of War, Washington, and Marriage to an American Spymaster, in which she recounts her life. Ms. Helms who grew up in England and served in World War II, remembers her introduction to the world of secret intelligence via her husband, the internal politics of the CIA, and the couples time spent in Tehran as Richard Helms served as American ambassador prior to the Iranian Revolution. Cynthia Helms spoke at the British Embassy in Washington,D.C. and responded to questions from the audience. close

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Program ID:
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Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 12, 2013 | 11:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 21, 2013 | 1:55am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jan 12, 2013 | 11:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 13, 2013 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 19, 2013 | 8:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 21, 2013 | 2:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 28, 2013 | 5:50am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 20, 2013 | 9:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 21, 2013 | 1:55am EST | C-SPAN 2
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