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Source: Muck Rock

8/21/19

CIA instructed its historians to omit “embarrassing” details from the record

In a formerly SECRET “Dos and Don’ts” regulation for historical officers, Agency suggested “unflattering statements” be avoided.

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CIA instructed its historians to omit “embarrassing” details from the record