On 18 September 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officially commenced operations, marking a pivotal moment in the history of American intelligence.
Established by President Harry S Truman through the National Security Act of July that year, the CIA was created to consolidate various intelligence agencies and ensure a centralised system for gathering, analysing, and acting on global intelligence.
This new entity, born in the early years of the Cold War, was tasked with safeguarding national security and preventing global threats, ushering in a new chapter in America's covert operations and foreign policy strategies.
