Uncovering the CIA
When was the CIA established?
- In 1947, the CIA was established under President Harry S. Truman to replace its predecessor, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).
Where is the CIA headquarters located?
- The CIA's headquarters are located in George Bush Center for Intelligence, in Langley, Virginia.
What is the CIA's primary mission?
- While the CIA does have some law enforcement powers, its main role is intelligence gathering and analysis of information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals.
Who was the first Director of the CIA?
- Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter was the first Director. He served from 1947 to 1950.
What is the term for a CIA agent working undercover in a foreign country?
- Case officers are CIA employees who recruit and manage agents (informants) in foreign countries.
What is the name of the CIA’s venture capital firm?
- In-Q-Tel invests in high-tech companies to keep the CIA, and other intelligence agencies, equipped with the latest technology.
What is the CIA World Factbook?
- The CIA World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
What is the name of the CIA's employee publication?
- “Studies in Intelligence” is published by the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence.
How many stars are on the Memorial Wall in the CIA Headquarters?
- Currently in 2023, there are 140 stars on the Memorial Wall. Each star represents a CIA officer who has died in the line of duty.
What is the CIA's motto?
- "The Work of a Nation. The Center of Intelligence." This motto reflects the CIA's role in providing the intelligence needed to secure the nation.
