Why Was the Central Intelligence Agency Established

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why was the Central Intelligence Agency established?

• A) To engage in peaceful negotiations with the Soviet Union and other Communist nations
• B) To develop a computer network that would analyze the data collected by U.S.intelligence sources
• C) To gather information relevant to the national defense and to perform any functions and duties related to intelligence affecting the national security
• D) To oversee military outposts in strategic secret locations in Western and Eastern Europe and throughout the Middle East

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