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We give U.S. leaders the intelligence they need to keep our country safe.

As the world’s premier foreign intelligence agency, the work we do at CIA is vital to U.S. national security. We collect and analyze foreign intelligence and conduct covert action. U.S. policymakers, including the President of the United States, make policy decisions informed by the information we provide.learn about us

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A career at CIA is unlike any other. We are looking for people from all backgrounds and walks of life to carry out the work of a Nation.Find your calling

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CIA’s legacy is one of brave individuals dedicated to freedom, fulfilling our intelligence mission with ingenuity and grit.

Protecting our country is at the heart of our mission — past, present, and future. From our World War II roots through today, we carry on the traditions of ingenuity, bravery, and quiet sacrifice that have made us the world’s premier foreign intelligence agency.Discover Our Legacy

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Benedict Arnold: From Hero to Insider Threat and Traitor

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CIA’s Lasting Tribute to 9/11

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Spearheading the Reckoning: CIA on 9/11

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Honoring our nation’s legacy

As we celebrate 250 years of independence, we remember the key role that intelligence played in our Nation’s founding — from intelligence collection to counterintelligence, covert action to innovation, and strategic analysis to tactical warning. The storied history of our intelligence forebears laid the groundwork for today’s Intelligence Community.

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Remembering 9/11

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