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Harry S. Truman is the U.S. President who established the Central Intelligence Agency through the National Security Act of 1947 as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, his foundational role and relationship with the agency are the subjects of historical analysis in [3] and [4].
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History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
claimPresident Harry S. Truman established the Central Intelligence Agency to create a centralized outlet for organizing the high volume of reports he received from the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
referenceThomas F. Troy's 'Truman on CIA' (1993) is a historical review document published by the Central Intelligence Agency regarding President Harry S. Truman's relationship with the agency.
referenceRichard E. Schroeder's book 'The Foundation of the CIA: Harry Truman, the Missouri Gang, and the Origins of the Cold War' (2017) explores the origins of the CIA during the Cold War.
History of CIA cia.gov 1 fact
claimThe National Security Act of 1947, signed by President Harry S. Truman, established the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as an independent, civilian intelligence agency within the executive branch.