Dulles
Allen Welsh, 1893–1969, U.S. public official: CIA director 1953–61.
John Foster, 1888–1959, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1953–59.
Contemporary Examples
On August 31, 2001, Lowe was on American Airlines Flight 77 from D.C. out of Dulles International.
Rob Lowe’s Memoir Revealed Marlow Stern April 24, 2011
Dulles, who made Tibet policy as much as anyone did, had no idea where the place was.
The Dalai Lama’s Great Escape Stephan Talty December 30, 2010
Duncan arrived at Dulles International Airport in Washington from Liberia (via Belgium) on Sept. 20.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: October 26 PunditFact.com October 25, 2014
He claims that Dulles botched the negotiations because he was groggy from jet lag—a little understood concept then.
Not Much New in Douglas Rushkoff’s Reading of the Future Jacob Silverman March 25, 2013
Dulles, Moses recalls, sat as silent as a sphinx, and the meeting ended inconclusively.
The 1964 Miss. Freedom Summer Protests Won Progress At a Bloody Price Nicolaus Mills June 20, 2014
Historical Examples
In response to Mr. Dulles’ question, would you give the conversation?
Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15) The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Mr. Dulles—is he now released from his oath to the Commission, subject to recall and being resworn?
Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15) The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I might further add, sir, that I am familiar with the statements made to the press by you, Mr. Dulles.
Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15) The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
The situation made the “Brinksmanship” of former Secretary Dulles look as safe as loafing in an easy-chair.
Damned If You Don’t Gordon Randall Garrett
I believe—pardon me, Mr. Dulles, does that answer your question?
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15) The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
noun
John Foster. 1888–1959, US statesman and lawyer; secretary of state (1953–59)
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