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| − | The Central Intelligence | + | The '''Central Intelligence Agency''', or CIA is an intelligence-gathering agency in the [[United States]] government. As the U.S.'s primary [[intelligence agency]], it is responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and persons, and reporting such information to the branches of the U.S. government. |
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| + | It is also involved in covert espionage and paramilitary operations in support of its mission to protect the national security of the United States. | ||
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| + | Based in Langley, Virginia, the CIA is a widespread organization spanning the globe. | ||
[[Image:CIA Logo.gif|thumb|left|The CIA Seal]] | [[Image:CIA Logo.gif|thumb|left|The CIA Seal]] | ||
Revision as of 16:11, April 24, 2007
The Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA is an intelligence-gathering agency in the United States government. As the U.S.'s primary intelligence agency, it is responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and persons, and reporting such information to the branches of the U.S. government.
It is also involved in covert espionage and paramilitary operations in support of its mission to protect the national security of the United States.
Based in Langley, Virginia, the CIA is a widespread organization spanning the globe.
History
The CIA was created in 1947, by the National Security Act.