Historical Events tagged with "cia"

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Politics & Government

Truman Signs National Security Act of 1947

July 26th, 1947 77 years ago

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act into law, which established key U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. This legislation created the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the United States Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the National Security Council. Truman's actions restructured America's military and intelligence framework amid rising global tensions. It aimed to strengthen national security during the early Cold War, responding to the growing influence of the Soviet Union.

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