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Our Man in Mexico: Winston Scott and the Hidden History of the CIA,Used
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Mexico City was the Casablanca of the Cold Wara hotbed of spies, revolutionaries, and assassins. The CIA's station there was the front line of the United States' fight against international communism, as important for Latin America as Berlin was for Europe. And its undisputed spymaster was Winston Mackinley Scott.Chief of the Mexico City station from 1956 to 1969, Win Scott occupied a key position in the founding generation of the Central Intelligence Agency, but until now he has remained a shadowy figure. Investigative reporter Jefferson Morley traces Scott's remarkable career from his humble origins in rural Alabama to wartime Gman to OSS London operative (and close friend of the notorious Kim Philby), to righthand man of CIA Director Allen Dulles, to his remarkable reign for more than a decade as virtual proconsul in Mexico. Morley also follows the quest of Win Scott's son Michael to confront the reality of his father's life as a spy. He reveals how Scott ran hundreds of covert espionage operations from his headquarters in the U.S. Embassy while keeping three Mexican presidents on the agency's payroll, participating in the Bay of Pigs fiasco, and, most intriguingly, overseeing the surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald during his visit to the Mexican capital just weeks before the assassination of President Kennedy.Morley reveals the previously unknown scope of the agency's interest in Oswald in late 1963, identifying for the first time the code names of Scott's surveillance programs that monitored Oswald's movements. He shows that CIA headquarters cut Scott out of the loop of the agency's latest reporting on Oswald before Kennedy was killed. He documents why Scott came to reject a key finding of the Warren Report on the assassination and how his disillusionment with the agency came to worry his longtime friend James Jesus Angleton, legendary chief of CIA counterintelligence. Angleton not only covered up the agency's interest in Oswald but also, after Scott died, absconded with the only copies of his unpublished memoir.Interweaving Win Scott's personal and professional lives, Morley has crafted a reallife thriller of Cold War intriguea compelling saga of espionage that uncovers another chapter in the CIA's history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Our Man in Mexico'? A: 'Our Man in Mexico' primarily focuses on Winston Scott's role as the chief of the CIA's Mexico City station during the Cold War, detailing his covert operations and interactions with notable figures in espionage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jefferson Morley, an investigative reporter known for his in-depth research on espionage and CIA history.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Our Man in Mexico' have? A: 'Our Man in Mexico' has a total of 384 pages, providing an extensive look into the subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Our Man in Mexico' published? A: 'Our Man in Mexico' was published on March 11, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly Cold War history, espionage, and CIA operations.
- Q: Does the book discuss any significant historical events? A: Yes, the book discusses significant historical events, including the Bay of Pigs invasion and the surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Our Man in Mexico'? A: Themes explored in the book include espionage, loyalty, disillusionment, and the complexities of intelligence work during the Cold War.
- Q: Can I expect any personal anecdotes from Winston Scott in the book? A: Yes, the book includes personal anecdotes and insights from Winston Scott's life, as well as reflections from his son, Michael, about his father's secretive career.