Founding Fathers of America Intelligence.

摘要

The practice of American intelligence in its various forms is readily traceable to the earliest days of the nation's existence. The Founding Fathers--particularly the three who form the central focus of this booklet--fully recognize that intelligene is as vital an element of national defense as a strong military. Their intelligence operations typically were disciplined and well-focused and were designed to support specific national objectives. And, for the most part, these activities were hidden from the public view; the Founding Fathers understood the importance of secrecy for conducting effective intelligence operations.