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January 22, 2009 – The halls of the Central Intelligence Agency Museum artfully display and remind CIA officers of their history. But not many people pause to think about the work that goes into putting together an exhibit. A lot of research is conducted in selecting artifacts and placing them in their historical context. The people that make these exhibits come to life are the staff of the CIA Museum. Here’s your opportunity to meet the CIA Museum staff and find out how they bring the past alive.

January 15, 2009 – For many CIA employees, waiting for the left turn light at the main entrance of the compound brings to mind the day when terror came to CIA’s doorstep. On January 25, 1993, at 10 minutes before 8 a.m., a man named Aimal Kasi used an AK-47 assault rifle to fire into the cars waiting in the two left turn lanes, killing two CIA employees: Lansing Bennett, a medical doctor in the Directorate of Administration (now Directorate of Support), and Frank Darling, a communications engineer. Their stars are on the Agency’s Memorial Wall. Three other CIA employees were wounded. The shooting started a manhunt that lasted for four years.

January 9, 2009 – American film director John Ford is known for his breathtaking shots of man versus wild seen in movies like The Searchers (1956). During World War II, Ford used his gift as a director to aid the CIA’s predecessor, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).

December 31, 2008 – The end of World War II brought many changes to American national security. A month and a half after the end of the war, President Harry S. Truman disbanded the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). In 1946, Truman created the Central Intelligence Group (CIG), which was the predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The CIA itself was established when President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. Through all this change one need became apparent: a streamlined method to produce finished intelligence analysis to help the President and others in our government make informed decisions about threats and opportunities overseas.

December 24, 2008 – Imagine trying to get five kids out the door for school in the morning and briefing the President all in the same day. A mother who could accomplish these feats in a span of 24 hours might be considered a “superwoman.” The Central Intelligence Agency is fortunate to have one such “superwoman” among its employees: Gina Bennett.

December 19, 2008 – “Burn after reading.” “This message will self-destruct in 10 seconds.” Secret messages and code are portrayed very dramatically in the movies. In real life, they can be quite subtle. Edward Scheidt, a cryptographer and key player in the Office of Communications, has mastered the art of keeping the nation’s secrets safe.

December 11, 2008 – Last week, the Central Intelligence Agency presented a Diversity Showcase to inform employees about the initiatives Agencywide that are enhancing minority recruitment, diversity of thought and employee advancement. In comparison to past Diversity Showcases that focused on successes, this year’s event emphasized progress and also increased awareness of the programs responsible.

December 4, 2008 – In the fall of 1961, following the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, John Alex McCone was asked to assume a role of great significance: Director of Central Intelligence (DCI). While serving as the sixth DCI (1961-1965), McCone became known for being the first US government official to predict that the Soviet Union would place offensive nuclear weapons in Cuba.

November 26, 2008 – When you are sick, you go to the doctor. When you have an emergency, you call the police. When you build a structure, you make sure it has a strong foundation. The Directorate of Support (DS) provides CIA personnel 24/7 with medical services, security protection, and safe facilities — just to name a few of its mission-critical roles.

November 20, 2008 – Central Intelligence Agency officers are reminded of the Agency’s past every time they walk through the halls of Headquarters in McLean, Va. One CIA institution shines a light on the past to illuminate the future: the CIA Museum, under the aegis of the Center for the Study of Intelligence.