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#U2 flight lasted 8 hrs& 45 min. During flight, Stockman was tracked by Soviet radar. MiG fighters attempted, but failed to intercept him. — PolitiTweet.org

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#U2 flew over bomber bases in Belarus, naval shipyards & bomber bases at Leningrad, & military facilities in Baltic States. — PolitiTweet.org

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Hervey Stockman piloted 1st #U2 USSR mission on 4 July 1956. He left Wiesbaden, West Germany & crossed Soviet border near Grodno, Belarus. — PolitiTweet.org

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#U2: -flown by 1 pilot -altitudes of 65,000 to 70,000 feet at subsonic speed -design allowed it to glide & stay aloft for over 8 hours — PolitiTweet.org

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Purpose of #U2 was to fly over USSR & collect strategic intel. Kelly Johnson @LockheedMartin Skunkworks designed it. https://t.co/UJhasjPM4G — PolitiTweet.org

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1954: with USSR improving its nuclear strike capabilities, Eisenhower ordered creation of a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, the #U2. — PolitiTweet.org

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July 4 marked the 60th anniversary of the first flight of the #U2 over the Soviet Union: https://t.co/ktGL22j34t https://t.co/RsiRGFB5om — PolitiTweet.org

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This year is the 20th anniversary of CIA’s #LGBT employee group, ANGLE. 20 Years of Pride: https://t.co/sPeWw7if3B https://t.co/HRqoEiKjdk — PolitiTweet.org

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We celebrated #LGBT Pride last month, recognizing progress fed gov’t & CIA have made creating a workplace more inclusive to LGBT officers. — PolitiTweet.org

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Last week Director Brennan Issued a Statement to Workforce on Diversity in Leadership Study Year One Implementation: https://t.co/u00JdwvSgT — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy #IndependenceDay America, from the men & women silently serving around the globe🌏 https://t.co/lwaXrsdPpn — PolitiTweet.org

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Interested in learning more about Revolutionary War Spies? Check out Intelligence in War of Independence: https://t.co/HknT4EKVIr #HISTINT — PolitiTweet.org

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#Hercules died @ 85 & is buried @ Trinity Church, next to his friend Alexander Hamilton #whotellsyourstory #HISTINT https://t.co/2rIlZy4e6n — PolitiTweet.org

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#Hercules & #Hamilton became founding members of NY Manumission Society, an early organization founded to promote abolition of slavery. — PolitiTweet.org

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While President, Washington updated his wardrobe through #Hercules who changed sign outside his shop to say: “Clothier to Genl. Washington.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Washington visited #Hercules after “Evacuation Day” parade easing any doubts as to which side Hercules had been on. https://t.co/5DpW2UaVi2 — PolitiTweet.org

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After the war #Hercules feared tarring & feathering or some other revenge for appearing too close w British, despite his true loyalties. — PolitiTweet.org

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Twice #Hercules was able to solicit info from British officers about ambushes. He & Cato were able to pass along info & save Washington. — PolitiTweet.org

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#Hercules would dispatch his slave, Cato, to Washington’s HQ in New Jersey to share information on the redeployment of a particular unit. — PolitiTweet.org

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#Hercules would ask officers seeking repairs when they needed them done, if enough gave the same date, he could surmise when they’d deploy. — PolitiTweet.org

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When Gen. Washington mentioned to #Hamilton that he was looking for a spy in #NYC, Hamilton recommended his friend #Hercules Mulligan. — PolitiTweet.org

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1775: #RevolutionaryWar begins. After Washington was defeated @ Long Island #Hercules tried to leave New York but was stopped & dragged back — PolitiTweet.org

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#Hamilton developed his pro-Patriot views from a variety of sources, including #Hercules & New Jersey Governor William Livingston. — PolitiTweet.org

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1773: #Hercules opened his doors to student named Alexander #Hamilton who was completing his studies @ King’s College (now @Columbia). — PolitiTweet.org

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#Hercules married niece of an Admiral in Royal Navy, but was also running w the Sons of Liberty- secret society protecting colonist’s rights — PolitiTweet.org

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1774: #Hercules opened a clothing emporium catering to wealthy British businessmen & high-ranking military officers. — PolitiTweet.org

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#Hercules was born in Ireland in 1740. He and his family immigrated to New York when he was about 6 years old. — PolitiTweet.org

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In celebration of America: the story of our spy on the inside, that’s right, #Hercules Mulligan! #whotellsyourstory https://t.co/2rIlZy4e6n — PolitiTweet.org

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ICYMI: Last month marked 60th anniversary of death of William Pierce Boteler #inmemoriam https://t.co/90qyt2UjPm https://t.co/8JHqA9oFJt — PolitiTweet.org

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ICYMI: CIA director says Iran must do more in fight against ISIS https://t.co/aAzZ24ymMA via @NewsHour — PolitiTweet.org