Central Intelligence Agency

The United States Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA, is one of the world’s most famous intelligence organizations. Its primary mission is to collect, analyze, and distribute foreign intelligence to assist the president and policymakers in their decision-making process. The CIA has a long and complicated history, often shrouded in secrecy. In this blog post, we will explore the history of the CIA, from its early beginnings during World War II to its present-day operations. Origins of the CIA The origins of the Central Intelligence Agency can be traced back to the American Revolutionary War when the Continental Congress authorized the formation of the Continental Army. In 1775, Congress also established a Committee of Secret Correspondence, which was tasked with collecting and ...