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Archer Blood
U.S. Consul General to Dhaka
Diplomat who warned of genocide in Bangladesh, ignored by Nixon/Kissinger
Overview
Archer Blood was the U.S. Consul General in Dhaka who sent the "Blood Telegram "in April 1971, warning that Pakistan was committing genocide against Bengalis with U.S.-supplied weapons. Nixon and Kissinger ignored his warnings and punished him for speaking out.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Sent "Blood Telegram," one of the most famous dissent cables in U.S. diplomatic history
Warned of genocide in East Pakistan (Bangladesh) but was ignored by Nixon and Kissinger
Was reassigned as punishment for speaking out against U.S. support for Pakistani military during 1971 genocide
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Richard Nixon
President whose administration ignored Blood's warnings about genocide in Bangladesh
Henry Kissinger
National Security Advisor who dismissed Blood's "Blood Telegram" warning of Pakistani genocide in East Pakistan
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- March 20, 1923
- Birthplace
- Virginia
Education
- •University of Virginia
- •National War College
Key Timeline
March 20, 1923
Born in Virginia
April 6, 1971
Sends "Blood Telegram" warning of genocide
1971
Removed from Dhaka, career damaged
September 3, 2004
Dies