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Allen W. Dulles started his career in the U.S. Diplomatic Service in 1916. He joined the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII. As a member of the OSS, he directed intelligence operations from Switzerland. In 1951, Dulles joined the newly created Central Intelligence Agency. President Eisenhower appointed him CIA director in 1953. During his tenure, Dulles approved the development of the U-2 spy plane. He also oversaw the construction of CIA’s Original Headquarters Building at Langley. Dulles retired in 1961. He is the longest serving director in CIA’s history.


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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@N08/5416802266. 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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