CIA, Culture, and Covert Influence

This chapter explores the suspected ties between the Rainbow Sign arts center in Berkeley and CIA activities during the 1970s, highlighting the agency's history of supporting left-wing causes as a counter to communism. It examines the implications of these covert operations on American culture and politics, revealing how influential figures were entangled with the agency and its cultural propaganda strategies. Additionally, it discusses the impact of CIA involvement in promoting modern art during the Cold War, particularly through figures like Nelson Rockefeller, and how this shaped the perception of Western culture.