The CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, has a campus structure with surprising history

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Published 2024-07-13
The CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, is one of the most secure and secretive compounds in the world. About 10 miles outside of Washington, D.C., it's where thousands of CIA officers work to protect against foreign threats. The oldest structure on campus is a four-story, Georgian revival-style house whose history and inhabitants may be surprising.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Okok66567
    “We try not to impede” She says as she sits in their living room
  • “so tHiS is aCtUALLy the FroNT eTRAnCE to the HOuSE” … as they’re walking to the most obvious front door ever.
  • @forensix78
    “We’ve assessed your skills and would like to recruit you to the world’s premier intelligence agency, the CIA.” “I’m honored! In what role?” “Campus historian.”
  • @kwfown
    That quick glance to off camera angle 2:52 felts suspicious 😂
  • @dusty7264
    Only the government would get a free house let it go to heck and then use the taxpayers money to fix it up again
  • @bambooblue74
    Interesting story. The renovation leaves a lot to be desired. Wish they would have worked with a historic preservation specialist.
  • @Mac62671
    That basement looks a little....torturey.
  • @hammertime1
    “Roommates” AKA Snapper Lappers 🤣🌈
  • @ericjenjohnson
    The drone shot at the beginning shows that house has five air conditioners outside. Thats about four too many for a house that size. So what’s really going on in there? 😂
  • @JoshuaR.Collins
    6:51 cause nothing says taking care of it like letting it fall into disrepair then completely renovating it to modern standards
  • @42luke93
    I love how they commercialized the house. It is so nice they were able to save it and transform a residential home for commercial use. Exit signs and that kitchen!
  • Room 3 is the room that Elvis stayed in when he was there. Nobody is ever, ever allowed into that room. I wonder why?
  • @mopthermopther
    That’s interesting. Thank you for a nice video, ❤🎉
  • Imagine running out of sugar and going over to your neighbors and asking if they have any! 😅
  • @DeEmperor1
    "We try not to impede" That's after walking right into their house.
  • @brc9064
    Was this indirect eminent domain - with benefits 😢🤔😵‍💫😳