Episode 4 - Into the Archives: Why Does CIA Have Historians?
The Langley Files: CIA's Podcast
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Historians in the CIA: Guardians of the Past
This chapter examines the vital role that historians play within the CIA, emphasizing their function in documenting and articulating the agency's complex history. It discusses their objectivity in presenting both positive and negative aspects of covert operations while engaging in archival research and public discourse. Highlighting key historical events, the chapter underlines the importance of learning from the past to inform current operations and address misconceptions about the agency's role in promoting democracy.
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