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Users could “fly” from space to street level (often used in TV news now) & explore layers of info like roads & demographics. #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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Keyhole’s systems were tailored for us & finished product transformed way officers interacted w geographic info & imagery. #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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2003:CIA & IC funded VC firm In-Q-Tel made strategic investment in Keyhole Inc, pioneer of interactive #3D earth visualization #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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After our intel officers thoroughly proved Identi-Kit’s utility in real-life operations, we shared it with police forces. #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA developed Identi-Kit assists in sketching face of person of interest by providing standardized facial descriptors. #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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It involved aligning & comparing digital x-ray images to find changes over time leading to better diagnosing of breast cancer. #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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To assist radiologists in detecting breast cancer, we provided tech originally developed for analysis of satellite imagery. #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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1970s: we shared our battery research w med community & today lithium batteries can power pacemakers #WeekOfMaking https://t.co/7kDHaGnaid — PolitiTweet.org

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Lithium ion batteries: Developed by CIA in 1960s to improve performance of surveillance equipment & prolong satellite ops. #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA often develops tech for our unique requirements & once declassified we can share with the world! https://t.co/7KPk61pM1d #WeekofMaking — PolitiTweet.org

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As the nation debates the place of Islam, the CIA’s Muslim officers fight terrorism https://t.co/zcHBCCSY3b https://t.co/DPwnxpg5ZP — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: One of the Last Flags to Fly Over Checkpoint Charlie https://t.co/F8Ohu0qZzA https://t.co/l7ftq4rJDA — PolitiTweet.org

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ICYMI: Carl Overstreet, 1st #U2 pilot to overfly Eastern Europe, buried @ArlingtonNatl. https://t.co/jrtzjAXnyV https://t.co/Mi6quwFJgz — PolitiTweet.org

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Carl Overstreet died on October 28, 2015 at the age of 86. https://t.co/jrtzjAXnyV https://t.co/sTgIU5ignu — PolitiTweet.org

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1964: Carl retired from the @usairforce as a Captain & was awarded: Soldier's Medal, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, & 3 Air Medals. — PolitiTweet.org

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1957: Carl’s CIA contract ended & he returned to the @usairforce. In October 1962, he took some of the 1st pictures of Castro’s Cuba. — PolitiTweet.org

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In addition to flying the 1st #U2 operational flight over Eastern Europe, Carl flew over the Soviet Union & Suez Canal. — PolitiTweet.org

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Carl thought #Area51 was perfect setting for a cowboy, He trained to fly the #U2 high-altitude surveillance plane. https://t.co/8O4G1NXTMG — PolitiTweet.org

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JAN 1956: After many tests & still not knowing his mission, Carl arrived at #Area51 Nevada Test & Training Range. https://t.co/STsUFr9ryP — PolitiTweet.org

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1954: Carl was approached by his wing commanding officer & asked if he wanted to participate in a secret mission. He eagerly accepted. — PolitiTweet.org

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1954 & 1955: Carl & his fellow pilots--including Don Maggert, William McMurray & Gary Powers—came in 2nd at @usairforce gunnery competition. — PolitiTweet.org

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During #KoreanWar, Carl flew the F-80 Shooting Star in Japan, & later crossed both the Pacific & Atlantic oceans in a single-seat aircraft. — PolitiTweet.org

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Born in Bedford County, Virginia, in 1929, Carl earned a civil engineering degree from @virginia_tech & joined @usairforce in December 1949. — PolitiTweet.org

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Carl Overstreet, 1st #U2 pilot to overfly Eastern Europe, buried @ArlingtonNatl. https://t.co/jrtzjAXnyV https://t.co/j1hi2j3Dmr — PolitiTweet.org

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Statement by Director Brennan as prepared for delivery before Senate Select Committee on Intelligence this morning: https://t.co/4TFfPuXdsL — PolitiTweet.org

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1942: #OSS issued this cuspidor to its senior geographer, senior CIA geographers made a tradition of passing it down to successors. — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: Metal Cuspidor (also known as a spittoon) #OSS #WWII https://t.co/GbBTsQ0va7 https://t.co/CsbtoMaFUr — PolitiTweet.org

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ICYMI: CIA #Museum AotW: Soviet Helicopter Pilot's Helmet #ColdWar https://t.co/DDSzK7rZal https://t.co/fStEtHBNux — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ODNIgov: For more on America's LTGB spies, check out check out our photo essay @medium: https://t.co/QKYTIc9Mxt #2016ICPride #LGBTSpi… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DefenseIntel: DNI Clapper, We should celebrate but, "continue to push for change." #2016ICPride @ODNIgov https://t.co/vy6b22M02B — PolitiTweet.org