Ground-Level Intelligence
Washington was acutely aware of the escalating tensions during the missile crisis, with reconnaissance flights facing threats from Cuba. While the CIA had valuable information, ground-level insights were lacking, leading to innovative solutions like sketching Soviet installations instead of taking photographs. This creative approach highlights the challenges faced by intelligence operatives in high-stakes environments.In this clip
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CIA’s Man in Havana: An Interview with Canadian Diplomat John Graham
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