The Pete Quiñones Show

The Dulles Brothers and the Founding of the CIA w/ Philos Miscellany and Stormy Waters - Complete

Dec 1, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Philos Miscellany, a YouTube commentator and historical researcher, joins venture capitalist Stormy Waters to unravel the intriguing roles of the Dulles brothers at the helm of the CIA. They explore Allen Dulles's ties to Nazi officials, the controversial Operation Paperclip, and the agency's evolving relationship with Israel. The conversation also delves into JFK's tensions with Dulles over nuclear disarmament and the long shadow of these historical events on today's geopolitics. Tune in for a captivating blend of history and analysis!
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INSIGHT

Dulles Built Transnational Intelligence Networks

  • Alan Dulles' early diplomatic and Wall Street ties created a transnational network that shaped U.S. intelligence policy for decades.
  • His Swiss postings and Sullivan & Cromwell role connected finance, Nazi-era German industry, and later CIA operations.
ANECDOTE

Sullivan & Cromwell's Berlin Ties

  • John Foster Dulles kept Sullivan & Cromwell's Berlin office open and initially had attorneys sign letters 'Heil Hitler' in the 1930s.
  • He reportedly broke down in tears when forced to remove Nazi salutations due to PR concerns.
INSIGHT

BIS As A Postwar Financial Hub

  • The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) functioned like a sovereign node facilitating Nazi financial operations and postwar movement of personnel.
  • Dulles' association with BIS-linked figures protected German assets and actors after WWII.
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