Covert connections: The FBN, the OSS, and the CIA.
Article Analysis
John Zeeman | P.7 Van Nuys | APUSH | 11/17/15
This image, from the cover of Time Magazine in 1987, depicts Oliver North arguing his innocence regarding his involvement in the ‘Iran-Contra Affair.’ (New York Times, 1)
Article Summary:
The Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) was established in 1930 with Harry J. Anslinger as director. This small and often overlooked agency and the impact it had during its 38 years of existence, is the subject of John C. McWilliams’ article Covert Connections: The FBN, the OSS, and the CIA. In this piece McWilliams claims that the FBN, its contributions to the intelligence community, and the connections between narcotics enforcement and intelligence …show more content…
White, “probably the most dynamic, flamboyant, and prolific agent in the FBN’s history” (McWilliams, 665) is the next example of the FBN’s impact. White did a lot during his career, but his biggest role was as a part of the OSS’ (and later the CIA’s) search for a truth drug. White was part of the group of people who conducted experiments, on gangsters, prostitutes and others, to determine whether or not certain drugs worker to make people tell the truth. He became involved in a program called ‘MK ULTRA’ under the CIA, and during his time he tested LSD, THC, marijuana, knockout drops, and other drugs on civilians and on himself. This was only a portion of White’s work, and his effect on the intelligence community is very clear. Despite all of the classified information, it is obvious that White, and his experience with the FBN and other intelligence agencies, left a lasting …show more content…
Scott Fitzgerald and Stephen King) based out of New York. Logevall is a Professor of International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Professor of History in the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The authors and publisher are all very successful and reliable, and this piece was most likely written to analyze the history of United States narcotics policy in order to provide guidance for the future based upon what has worked and what has not. and in this piece they give an overview of the history of the United States regarding narcotics. This overview explains the context of the FBN’s founding and the primary role it played in combating the drug trade. This provides a background for understanding the FBN and its importance to the history of the United States regarding both Intelligence and
Article Analysis
John Zeeman | P.7 Van Nuys | APUSH | 11/17/15
This image, from the cover of Time Magazine in 1987, depicts Oliver North arguing his innocence regarding his involvement in the ‘Iran-Contra Affair.’ (New York Times, 1)
Article Summary:
The Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) was established in 1930 with Harry J. Anslinger as director. This small and often overlooked agency and the impact it had during its 38 years of existence, is the subject of John C. McWilliams’ article Covert Connections: The FBN, the OSS, and the CIA. In this piece McWilliams claims that the FBN, its contributions to the intelligence community, and the connections between narcotics enforcement and intelligence …show more content…
White, “probably the most dynamic, flamboyant, and prolific agent in the FBN’s history” (McWilliams, 665) is the next example of the FBN’s impact. White did a lot during his career, but his biggest role was as a part of the OSS’ (and later the CIA’s) search for a truth drug. White was part of the group of people who conducted experiments, on gangsters, prostitutes and others, to determine whether or not certain drugs worker to make people tell the truth. He became involved in a program called ‘MK ULTRA’ under the CIA, and during his time he tested LSD, THC, marijuana, knockout drops, and other drugs on civilians and on himself. This was only a portion of White’s work, and his effect on the intelligence community is very clear. Despite all of the classified information, it is obvious that White, and his experience with the FBN and other intelligence agencies, left a lasting …show more content…
Scott Fitzgerald and Stephen King) based out of New York. Logevall is a Professor of International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Professor of History in the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The authors and publisher are all very successful and reliable, and this piece was most likely written to analyze the history of United States narcotics policy in order to provide guidance for the future based upon what has worked and what has not. and in this piece they give an overview of the history of the United States regarding narcotics. This overview explains the context of the FBN’s founding and the primary role it played in combating the drug trade. This provides a background for understanding the FBN and its importance to the history of the United States regarding both Intelligence and