Today marks the 50th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation as a result of the #WatergateScandal. To celebrate, we took a little field trip to the room where it happened...
International Spy Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Washington, DC 9,379 followers
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About us
The International Spy Museum, a 501(c)(3) private non-profit, opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events. The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions as well as help bring to life the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history. The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way and to provide a context that fosters understanding of their important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the role spies have played in world events throughout history. It is committed to the apolitical presentation of the history of espionage in order to provide visitors with nonbiased, accurate information.
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http://www.spymuseum.org/
External link for International Spy Museum
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Museum, Education, Espionage, and History
Locations
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700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024 , US
Employees at International Spy Museum
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Tamara Christian
President and COO at The International Spy Museum
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Joe Fluet
Founder Fluet, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Executive Chairman of the Board at MAG Aerospace | Board Director
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Dexter Ingram
CT/CVE Director I Strategic Advisor I Nonprofit Founder I Board Member I Mentor
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Laura Pomerson
Grace. Gratitude. Grit.
Updates
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Today is Purple Heart Day.💜The nation's oldest military award was introduced by General George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782. The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington – then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army – by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on August 7, 1782.
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*NEW* #SpyCast - The Murder of an IRA Spy with Henry Hemming Henry, a bestselling espionage author, joins SPY Historian and Curator Andrew Hammond to discuss the case of Frank Hegarty, a British spy operating within the IRA. You'll learn about... 🔎 Espionage and the role of MI5 within the Troubles 🔎 The story of Frank Hegarty, a British spy working in Derry 🔎 Freddie Scappaticci, or Stakeknife, and Operation Kenova 🔎 The moral implications of spying 🎧Listen now at https://bit.ly/4d4UKo6 or wherever you get your podcasts.
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SPY Executive Director, Christopher P. Costa was featured on ABC News to offer his expertise on the prisoner swap that brought Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal back to the U.S.
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VIA The New York Times: The United States and Russia completed the largest prisoner exchange since the cold war on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free. https://yhoo.it/3WyENiW
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In light of the release of The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, many are wondering: What really goes into bringing Americans home from foreign detention? We dived into our SpyCast vault to highlight the episode, "Bringing Americans Home," which offers timely and crucial insights into this complex process. Tune in as SPY Executive Director Christopher P. Costa sits down with two remarkable guests: ➡️ Diane Foley: Founder of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. Diane's son, James Foley, was a conflict journalist who was taken hostage and tragically killed by ISIS in 2014. Since then, Diane has been a tireless advocate for hostages and their families. ➡️ Cynthia Tselepis : Lead researcher for "Bringing Americans Home," the first non-governmental assessment of US hostage policy and family engagement. This episode explores: 💡 The intricacies of US hostage policy 💡 The crucial role of family engagement in these situations 💡 How policies have evolved in recent years 💡 The challenges and complexities of negotiating for Americans' freedom Listen now at https://bit.ly/4fvuXXH or wherever you get your podcasts.
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#TodayinSpyHistory - On August 1, 2020, Rania A. Al Mashat, Egypt's Minister of International Co-operation, responded to Elon Musk's conspiracy on X (formerly Twitter) telling him that the Pyramids were not built by aliens. 👽
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“It's about knocking on every possible door that you can imagine...You just want that one door to open because that's where the information is. That's where the source is. So, I don't know if I would call that luck, I would call that persistence.” - Brett Forrest *NEW* #SpyCast - Reporting Intelligence with Warren Strobel and Brett Forrest of The Wall Street Journal. Through their conversation with Andrew Hammond, you'll learn about... 🗞️ The intelligence learning curve 🗞️ Stories from the front lines of modern conflicts and critical moments 🗞️ The unique challenges that come with reporting on intelligence, and ... 🗞️ The risks, including being a target of espionage Listen now at https://bit.ly/3vyNNb7 or wherever you get your podcasts.
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🚨 MISSION ALERT 🚨 SPY is hiring! We are searching for qualified new recruits to join our Guest Services, Security, and Development teams! Are you ready to accept your mission? Go to https://bit.ly/4bRBlG1 to learn more!
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Happy Intelligence Professionals Day! Today, we honor the courage and dedication of everyone in the intelligence community. We want to especially acknowledge all of our board members and employees who have backgrounds in intelligence. Your expertise has shaped SPY into the respected institution we are today.
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