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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.

For more on the Agency's mission, visit our Strategic Intent.

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A Look Back ... Arthur Goldberg:
Fighting for Justice

Arthur Goldberg is probably best known for his involvement in civil rights and labor law during his appointments as U.S. Secretary of Labor and Supreme Court Justice under President John F. Kennedy. However, Goldberg also spent a short time of his career working for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the predecessor to today’s Central Intelligence Agency. Goldberg’s job was to contact labor groups and organizations with the potential to act as the voice of dissent against the Nazi party. more >

August 12 - Posted FBIS History in CSI Books and Monographs.

August 7 - Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. more >

August 3 - Director Panetta Op-Ed -- Congress and the CIA: Time to Move On.

July 27 - Former President Clinton Visits CIA.

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Showcase

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.