October 2 1975 oa MEMORANDUM FOR WES CLARK FROM JACK MARSH A T - It seems to mo la considering oar iatalligence service it would be helpful to look at the American experience particularly the Revolutionary period The Bicentennial observance make thio even there algnilicant 1 think it would help build public under­ standing and support Historically I believe you will tied la the Ameswan Revolution a tremendous reliance on intelligence and psychological warfare to Include black propaganda Washlagton actually ran the opera­ tions and thio is beet recounted la the book The Spy R Jefferson and Franklin were also active and developed a desertion plan aimed at the Hessians In the New York campaign the Calper Ring was a valuable source to Washington on British plans We are all aware ®f Nathan Hale's execution and Benedict Arnold’s betrayal • My thought is that working perhaps with CIA yoe can use their resources to develop interesting historical background as precedent for whht we are doing today IncidentMly all agencies and departments of government have a Bicentennial plea Does CIA7 If so what io it i J ■ 1 j I would appreciate your attention to thio and keep me advised • JOM dl i i