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1953: First NSA Newsletter

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

1 Nov 1953: The first NSA Newsletter came out.

The letter included the NSA Creed of Service: We as members of the National Security Agency accept our obligations and our opportunity to serve the American people well, and in full measure, doing our best to further the free and democratic institutions of our country. We believe it is our duty to: carry out loyally the will of our people as expressed in our laws; service the public with fairness, integrity, and understanding: help improve the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of our work..and thus do our part performing the great services of our government.

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