Uncover Everything to Avoid Surprises

In the midst of the PR storm surrounding CIA's involvement in illegal activities and the Watergate scandal, CIA Director James Schlesinger made a historic order on May 9th, 1973. He demanded all senior officials to report any current or past activities that may be beyond the agency's legal boundaries. This directive aimed to ensure transparency, preempt surprises, and address any unlawful undertakings, even those predating his tenure, with a call for ex-employees to come forward with relevant information.