CIA's Cultural Cold War and Its Impact

This chapter investigates the CIA's cultural and literary propaganda efforts during the Cold War aimed at shaping foreign perceptions of American ideals. It reveals the unintended domestic consequences of these operations, from rising conspiracy theories to significant refugee influxes, while examining the agency's complex legacy, including troubling programs like MKUltra. The discussion highlights how covert dealings influenced both public trust and academic fields, ultimately intertwining with narratives of conspiracy surrounding pivotal events like the JFK assassination.