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Presidents Gallery

About the Presidents Gallery

Each president since the formation of CIA under President Truman has written a note of thanks to the men and women of the CIA. This gallery displays those notes with the president’s photograph.

Donald Trump
A picture of President Trump and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the CIA – I am very proud of you. You are the world’s best! [signed] Donald Trump

Barack Obama
A picture of President Obama and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the Central Intelligence Agency – Thank you for your extraordinary dedication and service to our country. [signed] Barack Obama

George W. Bush
A picture of President George W. Bush and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the men and women of the CIA – Our nation is stronger and safer thanks to your dedication and hard work. [signed] George Bush

Bill Clinton
A picture of President Clinton and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the Central Intelligence Agency with respect and appreciation for the work you do for the United States [signed] Bill Clinton

George Bush
A picture of President George H.W. Bush and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the CIA, an indispensable agency — especially the men and women who serve with dedication and distinction. [signed] George Bush

Ronald Reagan
A picture of President Reagan and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

With Appreciation & Very Best Wishes [signed] Ronald Reagan

Jimmy Carter
A picture of President Carter and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

I am impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness of the CIA. I think if all Americans knew what I know, there would be an alleviation of concern. [signed] Jimmy Carter

Gerald Ford
A picture of President Ford and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the Central Intelligence Agency, In peace there is no substitute for intelligence [signed] Gerald R. Ford

Richard M. Nixon
A picture of President Nixon and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the Central Intelligence Agency, a vital aid in the defense of freedom. [signed] Richard Nixon

Lyndon B. Johnson
A picture of President Johnson and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the Central Intelligence Agency with appreciation, [signed] Lyndon B. Johnson

John F. Kennedy
A picture of President J.F. Kennedy and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

For: The Central Intelligence Agency [signed] John Kennedy

Dwight Eisenhower
A picture of President Eisenhower and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

For: The Central Intelligence Agency an indispensable organization to our country.

Harry S. Truman
A picture of President Truman and a handwritten note from him thanking the CIA for their services.

To the Central Intelligence Agency, a necessity to the President of the United States, from one who knows. [signed] Harry S. Truman June 9, 1964