Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter
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Roscoe Henry Hillenkoetter (May 8, 1897 - June 18, 1982) was the third director of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States, serving from May 1, 1947 to October 7, 1950.
He was serving as director of the CIA at the time that North Korea invaded South Korea (June 25, 1950), initiating the Korean War, and was held responsible by some for the failure to predict the hostile intentions of North Korea.
Prior to joining the Central Intelligence Agency then-Captain Hillenkoetter served as the commanding officer of the USS Missouri (BB-63).
| Preceded by: Lt. Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg | Director of Central Intelligence 1947–1950 | Succeeded by: Gen. Walter Bedell Smith |