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Interesting how the "Research" Departments at NBC, CBS, ABC doubled as gov psych. warfare research divisions (commercial counterparts to academic "mass communications" depts).
Of course, Paul Klein got his start in NBC's research dept, rising to research VP in a few years.
Of course, Paul Klein got his start in NBC's research dept, rising to research VP in a few years.
Probably why the network research departments gave their collaborative research projects acronyms like ARMS and RADAR (which Klein was a lead developer of) 
Hugh Malcolm Beville, Jr., Klein's predecessor and head of research at NBC when Klein joined and rose up the ranks. Likelihood that Beville was in one of the 6 psywar centers during WW2 was high, the question is which?
OSS personnel files appear to provide the answer
OSS personnel files appear to provide the answer
Dear Film Buff 007,
All Hollywood films & TV shows, of course, take liberties when portraying CIA. I can’t generalize & say “this film is accurate” & “that film is total bunk.” They all probably contain some elements of truth & fiction.
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#askmollyhale
All Hollywood films & TV shows, of course, take liberties when portraying CIA. I can’t generalize & say “this film is accurate” & “that film is total bunk.” They all probably contain some elements of truth & fiction.
bit.ly/2Xu6Pgk
#askmollyhale
You can explore our #ReelvsRealCIA series seeking to demystify CIA’s mission by comparing what’s seen in Hollywood to what happens in reality
Argo: bit.ly/2TjTXKq
The Good Shepherd: bit.ly/2IHH3BV
The Americans: bit.ly/reelvsreal &
Argo: bit.ly/2TjTXKq
The Good Shepherd: bit.ly/2IHH3BV
The Americans: bit.ly/reelvsreal &
Insider tip: A Hollywood habit that drives everyone who works for CIA bonkers is calling us agents
In the real-world lexicon of spies:
Americans who work for CIA are called “officers”
Foreigners who give us intel (the actual “spies”) are “agents”
~Molly
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In the real-world lexicon of spies:
Americans who work for CIA are called “officers”
Foreigners who give us intel (the actual “spies”) are “agents”
~Molly
bit.ly/2Xu6Pgk
If real, which of these Wakandan technologies do you think would be the most appealing to real-world spies?
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther #Oscars2019
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther #Oscars2019
Holograms:
They’re real-life hot tech right now & as they improve, intel practitioners in the future could incorporate holographic displays for operations or holographic projections to illustrate situations to the President or other policymakers.
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
They’re real-life hot tech right now & as they improve, intel practitioners in the future could incorporate holographic displays for operations or holographic projections to illustrate situations to the President or other policymakers.
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
Lesotho Blankets:
One of the least plausible technologies in #BlackPanther, but if you could weave carbon nanotubes into a cloak & add in some hologram effects, you’d have a shield that would be the envy of any intel service operating in a warzone.
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
One of the least plausible technologies in #BlackPanther, but if you could weave carbon nanotubes into a cloak & add in some hologram effects, you’d have a shield that would be the envy of any intel service operating in a warzone.
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
In #BlackPanther, a unique metal called #vibranium helped the fictional African nation of #Wakanda become the most technologically advanced country on the planet.
#ReelvsRealCIA #Oscars
Do you think vibranium is:
#ReelvsRealCIA #Oscars
Do you think vibranium is:
The #vibranium in Black Panther’s suit protects him from kinetic damage, & vibranium sneakers are both super-quiet & amazing shock absorbers for jumping. Those would be great for spies, right?
Too bad vibranium isn’t real.
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
Too bad vibranium isn’t real.
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
The magic metal from #Wakanda might not exist, but there are real-life materials that possess some similar qualities to those of the fictional Wakandan isotope, #vibranium.
To learn more, see: bit.ly/2KjThME
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
To learn more, see: bit.ly/2KjThME
#ReelvsRealCIA #BlackPanther
Today, CIA is welcoming more than 35 students from around the country to CIA HQs for our inaugural STEM Camp.
The participants will get hands-on exposure to how a career in STEM can be leveraged at CIA.
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The participants will get hands-on exposure to how a career in STEM can be leveraged at CIA.
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In honor of our first summer STEM Camp, we posted a story today about the #reelvsreal of technology depicted in the fictional nation of Wakanda.
Wakandan Technology Today: A CIA Scientist Explores the Possibilities
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Wakandan Technology Today: A CIA Scientist Explores the Possibilities
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Marvel’s Black Panther & Avengers: Infinity War introduced the fictional African nation of Wakanda, where exclusive access to a unique metal called vibranium has helped drive the most technologically advanced country on the planet.
Did you miss our Reel vs Real with the creator & cast of @TheAmericansFX last week?
Check out the lively discussion about the facts vs fiction of espionage, CIA tradecraft, & living under cover here:
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#ReelvsRealCIA
Check out the lively discussion about the facts vs fiction of espionage, CIA tradecraft, & living under cover here:
bit.ly/2JpoAJl
#ReelvsRealCIA
Learn more about Marti Peterson in this Cold War story about her & Aleksandr Ogorodnik, Codename: TRIGON.
TRIGON: Spies Passing in the Night: 1.usa.gov/28Jp87E
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TRIGON: Spies Passing in the Night: 1.usa.gov/28Jp87E
#ReelvsRealCIA
Curious about the infamous “Romeo Spies” discussed during the #ReelvsRealCIA event?
After #WWII many West German women took jobs with access to highly classified info. They became targets for East German male spies. These men were nicknamed “Romeo Spies”
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After #WWII many West German women took jobs with access to highly classified info. They became targets for East German male spies. These men were nicknamed “Romeo Spies”
bit.ly/2suXBoG
In anticipation of Marti Peterson’s participation on our #ReelvsRealCIA panel tomorrow (bit.ly/2IWoJok), here is the Cold War story about her & Aleksandr Ogorodnik, Codename: TRIGON
1.usa.gov/28Jp87E
1.usa.gov/28Jp87E
Aleksandr Ogorodnik, a mid-level official in Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) posted in Latin America, had access to information about Soviet intentions for the region. While he enjoyed his life in Latin America, he found the Soviet system oppressive.
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#ReelvsRealCIA
CIA recruited Aleksandr in South America in 1973 & gave him codename TRIGON.
He smuggled docs to CIA officers who would photograph them. Material he provided gave unique insights into Soviet’s Latin America policies, including plans to influence other governments.
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He smuggled docs to CIA officers who would photograph them. Material he provided gave unique insights into Soviet’s Latin America policies, including plans to influence other governments.
#ReelvsRealCIA
Happy Birthday to Fleming, Ian Fleming: The Man Behind the Most Famous Spy
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Born to a wealthy family on 28 May 1908 in London, Fleming was an undisciplined student & often clashed with his teachers even when earning high marks for his schoolwork. He eventually landed a job with @Reuters, but also tried banking & stockbroking.
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#ReelvsRealCIA
When #WWII broke out Fleming found his true calling & a love for espionage in Britain’s Naval Intelligence Division. He became part of a team working with “Wild” Bill Donovan to help write the blueprint for the new Coordinator of Information, which became #OSS.
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