HIS343H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Central Intelligence Agency, New Haven, Connecticut, Gestapo
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Intelligence in the early cold war & the origins of the cia. Birth of the cia. in the cia and american democracy (third edition), 24-41. Did not immediately recognize the ussr as an enemy. Never tried to win public support for intelligence operations. American government should exercise control over labour departments. Did not brief truman in case of death. 1945, truman disbands the oss and donovan"s new organization. Truman did not like what he perceived to be challenges to his authority. Donovan and hoover annoyed him - this is why they were not promoted to intelligence head. Concern that covert operations could hurt the us"s reputation. Creation of a national intelligence authority under direction of secretary of state. Government on hunt for cuts due to massive cost of war. Truman"s lack of trust for establishments, inconsistent support for state. Ussr still not assumed to be a large threat or enemy. Campaign for cig to obtain professional legislative support.
