Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room (CIA) Welcome to the CIA's FOIA Electronic Reading Room, offering public access to various released documents and collections. --- Navigation and Resources Main Menu Options: Submit FOIA Request Fee Schedule Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Reading Room About the Electronic Reading Room Advanced Search Library Section: Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room Requestor Portal Historical Collections Search Features: Browse Collections Advanced Search Search Help Text size adjustment tools --- Featured Collections and Highlights The Nixon Collection Commemorates the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s historic 1972 trip to the People’s Republic of China. Contains: City guides for Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou An 82-page PRC atlas, newly available to the public after 50 years Leadership profiles of Chinese officials Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Lin Biao These documents reflect CIA support and briefing materials for Nixon and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Central Intelligence Bulletin Collection Originates from Harry Truman's daily intelligence digest, evolving through subsequent Presidents. Covers 2 January – 30 June 1961: Focus on 1961's key events including Bay of Pigs invasion, Congo crisis, and Soviet space/missile developments. Transition to President's Intelligence Checklist (PICL) during Kennedy Administration. This is the 13th and final release in the series, offering historical intelligence perspectives. Aquiline Collection Details CIA’s early innovations in aerial intelligence collection, focusing on the 1960s OXCART program and pioneering UAV concepts. Explores the “Aquiline” program that studied bird flight to develop stealthy unmanned aerial vehicles. Though never operational, Aquiline was foundational for modern UAV technology. The Collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe: A 30-Year Legacy A collection of National Intelligence Daily articles from February 1989 to March 1990. Camarades popular opposition to Soviet regimes and insights into the fall of Communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. Critical historical context on the USSR's dissolution with some materials marked “not relevant” if unrelated to Eastern Europe. --- Footer Highlights Additional CIA informational pages: About CIA, Organization, Director, Museum, News & Stories Careers: Working at CIA, Hiring Process, Student Programs, Job Listings Resources: FOIA, Center for the Study of Intelligence, The World Factbook, Spy Kids Contact links and Social Media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr Utility links for: Search CIA.gov Site Policies Privacy No FEAR Act Inspector General USA.gov Site Map --- This reading room serves as a transparent portal for public access to declassified CIA documents, reflecting historical intelligence, major national security events, and the evolution of intelligence practices.