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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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About People and Culture
In this section, you’ll discover stories about the women and men who helped create America’s first spy agency, the Office of Strategic Services, as well as some surprising characters from CIA’s past. You’ll also learn about our Agency today, its culture, and some of the quirkier stories that don’t quite fit anywhere else. You may even encounter a spy dog or two!
Dig around our story archive – you never know what obscure little tales you’ll discover.