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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent US Government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers.

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The People of the CIA ... A CIA Trailblazer:
Eloise Page

Eloise R. Page was a prominent CIA officer, who shattered glass ceilings during her career. Her journey began in May 1942 when she worked as a secretary to Gen. William J. Donovan, the head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the predecessor agency to CIA. With the creation of the CIA in 1947, Page worked in the Directorate of Operations (DO), now the National Clandestine Service (NCS). Throughout her career, Page rose through the ranks. It was through her hard work that she became a case officer and the first female Chief of Station (COS). more >

What's New

May 4 - Posted A Tradecraft Primer.

May 1 - Posted CIA Fleet Alternative Fuel Use and Vehicle Acquisition Report for FY 2008.

April 28 - Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. more >

April 27 - CIA's Chief Information Officer Recognized for Outstanding Leadership.

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Take a step inside the CIA through our Headquarters Tour. Stroll down the CIA Museum corridor to see some of our artifacts. And learn about the CIA's history in our Interactive Timeline.