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Stealth Mode: Top 10 Spy Cameras
Spy technology has evolved over the years but the main goal always remains the same: to gather information in the most covert way possible. Stealth is the name of the game and these 10 camera gadgets help deflect suspicion when … Continue reading
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Explore milestones from the International Spy Museum’s past 13 years!
On July 19, 2002 – the International Spy Museum opened its doors – introducing you to the shadowy world of espionage! Over 7.5 million visitors and 13 years later, we thank YOU for spying on us! Explore milestones from the International Spy … Continue reading
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Gadgets & Gizmos Gift Guide
This summer, the Spy Store has more gadgets, more gizmos, and more choices than ever! We’ve rounded up our favorite spy gear that are sure to please. 8GB HD SPY VIDEO & AUDIO CAMERA PEN He’s got his eyes on … Continue reading
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Tagged bug, camera, Father's Day, mugs, shop, spies, Spy, Spy Museum Store, store, tees
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Do Former Intelligence Professionals Make Good Political Leaders? (PART 2)
In June of last year, Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi was elected President of Egypt in a landslide. Before becoming Egypt’s sixth president, Sisi had been the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and its Defense Minister. But more … Continue reading
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Tagged CIA, Cold War, Double Agent, Espionage, FBI, Government, Intelligence, intelligence coup, KGB, military, Moscow, Spy, Terrorism, World War II
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Do Former Intelligence Professionals Make Good Political Leaders? (Part 1)
In June of last year, Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi was elected President of Egypt in a landslide. Before becoming Egypt’s sixth president, Sisi had been the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and its Defense Minister. But more … Continue reading
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Under Cover of Darkness – African Americans in Espionage
“Every shut eye ain’t sleep,” is an African American proverb that aptly addresses the presence and many contributions of African Americans in espionage. These unsung heroes have been active agents in the defense of American freedom on the frontlines and behind the … Continue reading
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Tagged African-Americans, Al Qu, America, Army, Black History Month, Britain, Civil War, combat, Confederate, DC Lottery, English, Espionage, French, Gail Harris, Harriet Tubman, history, Intelligence, Iraq, James Armistead, Josephine Baker, Malcolm Nance, military, Naval, secrets, services, slave, slavery, spies, Terrorism, terrorists, Top Secret, Union, war
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UNFRIENDING FACEBOOK: BRITISH INTELLIGENCE AND THE MURDER OF FUSILIER LEE RIGBY
In December 2012, Michael Adebowale, a British-born Muslim convert, did what tens of millions of us do everyday by logging onto Facebook and starting a conversation. The person at the other end of the computer was a senior member of … Continue reading
THE DANGERS OF EXPOSURE: THE DEATH OF CIA STATION CHIEF RICHARD WELCH
On the night of 23 December 1975, Richard Welch, CIA Station Chief in Athens, went with his wife to the American Ambassador’s residence for a Christmas Party. A few hours later, he drove back to his fashionable suburban home with … Continue reading
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Reflections From the Berlin Wall: 25 Years Later
It has been 25 years since the the fall of the Berlin Wall. For many of us, Nov 9, 1989, marks the beginning of the end of the Cold War–although it would take another two years for the Soviet Union … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, Beethoven, Berlin, Berlin Wall, ColdWar, East Germany, Fall of the Wall, Germany, GWU, Hope Harrison, Museum, Potsdamer Platz, The Wall, World War II
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10 Amazing Facts About the Trabant
After WWII, East Germany had a hard time establishing a functioning industry. Not only had almost everything been destroyed during the war, but the Soviet Union dismantled most of the factories that were left. A steel embargo of the US, … Continue reading
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Tagged Berlin, Berlin Wall, Car, Cars, Cold War, East Germany, England, Espionage, Germany, Parade, Russia, Soviet Union, Spy, Sympbol, trabants, Trabi
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