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Extraordinary Fidelity: Two CIA Officers Imprisoned in China

In 1952, John Downey and Richard Fecteau were ambushed while conducting an intelligence mission and held prisoner in China for two decades.

Few will ever know the hardships that Downey and Fecteau endured. Through it all, they maintained extraordinary fidelity to the Agency and great Nation that never abandoned them.

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Remembering an OSS Hero Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Magic of Spycraft

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The CIA and Pop Culture

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Intelligence and Operations

Delve into the world of intelligence gathering and covert operations. Meet the women and men who have spent their careers in and out of the shadows to keep our Nation safe.

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Innovation and Tech

At CIA, we’ve pioneered bold and innovative technologies for decades. Learn how our cutting edge solutions have helped solve America’s biggest intelligence challenges.

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People and Culture

Take a peek inside the CIA. Discover who we are, learn a little about what we do, and explore some quirky stories that don’t quite fit anywhere else.

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A lot happens at the CIA. Browse the latest updates and information about our Agency, including press releases, speeches, recent events, our Ask Molly column, and more.

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The Langley Files - A CIA Podcast

The mission of The Langley Files: A CIA Podcast is to educate and connect with the general public, sharing insight into the Agency’s core mission, capabilities, and agility as an intelligence leader…and to share some interesting stories along the way! Each episode is approximately 15-30 minutes in length and will feature our hosts leading conversations with a range of special guests.

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