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Victor Marchetti’s book reveals the inner workings of the Central Intelligence Agency and chronicles the U.S. government’s unprecedented legal effort to censor the publication. It documents the 168 specific deletions mandated by the CIA, offering insight into intelligence practices, covert warfare, and the struggles over freedom of information.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Politics & Government/Government
Authors: Victor Marchetti
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