File:Truman Seal - Flickr - The Central Intelligence Agency.jpg

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On Feb. 17, 1950, President Harry S. Truman signed an Executive Order authorizing this as the official seal of the Central Intelligence Agency. He autographed and presented this rendition to then Director Roscoe Hillenkoetter. The eagle represents vigilance, a symbol of our nation. The defense shield in the middle signifies Intelligence as being our nation’s First Line of Defense. The 16-point compass rose symbolizes information coming in from all points of the globe and being brought together at one central place.


For more information on CIA history and this artifact please visit www.cia.gov
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Public domain This image is a work of a Central Intelligence Agency employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a Work of the United States Government, this image or media is in the public domain in the United States.

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by The Central Intelligence Agency at https://www.flickr.com/photos/59094030@N08/5416191549. It was reviewed on 26 October 2013 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work.

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