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Virginia Hall: the Invisible Spy

by Linda Harris Sittig Some humans are flashy and command attention. Other humans exude confidence and attract attention. And some humans pass by primarily unnoticed, almost like they were invisible. When you decide to become a spy in WWII, willing … Continue reading

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Elizabeth McIntosh and the Strong Women of the OSS by Linda Harris Sittig

Before the CIA, there was the Office of Strategic Services, known as the OSS. Composed of both civilians and military, nationals and foreign correspondents, it constituted an army of men and women dedicated to penetrating the world of foreign intelligence. … Continue reading

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