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Why was 1975 called the "Year of Intelligence"?

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  • Due to high number of espionage cases

  • Due to the Senate's investigation of the CIA

  • Due to a large number of intelligence leaks

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1975 was called the "Year of Intelligence" due to the Senate's investigation of the CIA. This investigation was prompted by revelations that the CIA had conducted illegal activities, such as spying on American citizens and engaging in assassination plots. The investigation led to the resignation of CIA Director Richard Helms and the passage of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which established new rules for the collection of intelligence information.
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