• A Firm Yes (CIA)

    In 1976, during the Ford Administration, George Bush became the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Bush took on the tremendous task of improving the image of the Agency and curbing Agency excesses, while still being able to provide the President's office with essential intelligence data. The decisions he made during this time helped restore the image of the CIA and maintain the essential balance of power during the Cold War. Open the drawers to see spy equipment used by agents during this time.

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  • George Bush is sworn in as Director of the CIA by Justice Potter Stewart as President Ford looks on. 10 Jan 76

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  • George Bush with President Gerald Ford

    George Bush with President Gerald Ford

  • CIA Director George Bush, sitting at his desk. Circa 1976-1977

    CIA Director George Bush

  • CIA Director George Bush, standing at a podium. Circa 1976-1977

    CIA Director George Bush

  • George Bush takes the Oath of Office as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart as his wife, Barbara, holds the Bible and President Gerald Ford witnesses the ceremony at Langley, VA. January 1976.

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  • A Firm Yes (CIA) Exhibit

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  • Read more about George Bush's service as the CIA Director in the A Firm Yes exhibit. Try out the interactive hand scanner and open the drawers to explore spy equipment and other CIA artifacts.

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    George Bush with President Gerald Ford
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    CIA Director George Bush
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