… speaking of “Chessboards” … The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America’s Secret Government Hardcover by David Talbot
Thank God for Allen Dulles. At least on Judgement Day many of us will be able to claim with a straight face that there is at least one person worse than me. 
Too funny!! 
Am just rereading Ambrose’s bio of IKE. Interesting how the C*A was one of his best tools against the Commie Scare the West had! It was interesting to see how the Dulles Bros. got so involved, John was recommended to Geo. Marshall & then Ike picked him up. What a crazy time after WWII when the West was scared the Commies would take over the world! Anybody remember having to hide under their desks?! 
Yep, Dad was career military, grew up on, in or around several different military installations both here and abroad. Many crazy “drills” of all kinds. If you’re interested in Good Ol’ Ike see also
Carlo D’Este’s Eisenhower: A Soldier’s Life
Thanks, Scarmoge! Since I grew up during the “Peaceful” Eisenhower Years, it is interesting to see how things all played out & the mindset that existed during that time period. A new bio of George Marshall came out in 2019 by Roll. Since Ike thought so much of Marshall I thought I should figure out why! Interesting how some people are waking up to The Lie we have been living for centuries!! Have new Owners entered the picture??? Whatever is going on, we are living through it!!