THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
DWIGHT D EISENHOWER AND THE COLD WAR
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push back communism.
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manage the nation’s space programs.
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negotiate with Warsaw Pact nations.
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gather information and influence foreign governments.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The National Security Act of 1947 established CIA as an independent, civilian intelligence agency within the executive branch. The Act charged CIA with coordinating the Nation’s intelligence activities and, among other duties, collecting, evaluating, and disseminating intelligence affecting national security.
Detailed explanation-2: -Purpose. When the CIA was created, its purpose was to create a clearinghouse for foreign policy intelligence and analysis. Today, its primary purpose is to collect, analyze, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence, and to carry out covert operations.
Detailed explanation-3: -The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) dates from September 18, 1947, when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 into law.
Detailed explanation-4: -Central Intelligence Agency The CIA director is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The director manages the operations, personnel, and budget of the CIA and acts as the National Human Source Intelligence manager.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) collects, evaluates, and disseminates vital information on economic, military, political, scientific, and other developments abroad to safeguard national security.