Frank Wisner
1909–1965 (age 56)
Intelligence Officer
Biography
Frank Wisner's lifelong dedication to intelligence began in the Office of Strategic Services, where his analytical mind and calm leadership helped assemble the networks that gathered crucial information across continents.
When the Central Intelligence Agency took shape, Wisner marshaled covert capabilities through the Office of Policy Coordination, uniting capable operatives to meet the unpredictable challenges of the Cold War while earning the respect of colleagues who valued his integrity.