Why Is It Named Langley, VA?
Langley, VA is the headquarters for the CIA. What’s the history behind the area’s name?
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Never Built: CIA Headquarters in Alexandria
Did you know the CIA’s headquarters was almost built in Alexandria, Virginia? This Washington Post article from 1955 explains what happened.
What Is the History of CIA’s Langley Headquarters?
The location of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia was not publicly confirmed for over a decade. Exit signs cryptically read “Bureau of Public Roads” to obscure the true destination. It was not until 1973 when James Schlesinger ordered new signage reading “CIA” that the spy agency fully came out of the shadows.
This Day in History: November 5th, 1955 in Washington, DC
Explore what was happening in Washington, DC on November 5th, 1955 – the date Marty McFly arrived in Hill Valley in Back to the Future. Read about Katherine Ann Haynes, the CIA, Robert Q. Lewis, and more!