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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.
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What Is the History of CIA's Langley Headquarters?
CIA headquarters are in Langley, Virginia and have been since 1961 when President Kennedy dedicated the new building.
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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!
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