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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
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, History, In The News, Intellegence Briefing
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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‘Never admit anything unless you have to’: Thatcher and Intelligence Secrecy
Legendary British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (October 1925 to April 2013), who would have turned 89 this month, was convinced that Britain’s intelligence services should remain absolutely secret, and tried repeatedly to protect them from the gaze of public scrutiny. … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Ask A Spy, Cloak and Dagger Theater, History, In The News, Intellegence Briefing
Tagged Bletchley Park, Britain, British Intelligence Service, CIA, codebreakers, Cold War, Double Agent, Espionage, Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, Second World War, The Americans
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