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Richard McGarrah Helms (October 30, 1913 – October 23, 2002) was a United States diplomat and the fifth Director of Central Intelligence (DCI), serving from 1966 to 1973. He previously served as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under Director Allen Dulles from 1961 to 1965. Helms was a controversial figure due to his role in covert operations and involvement in the Watergate scandal.