One Woman's Contribution to Social Change at CIA

Abstract

The CIA workforce that is fighting the war on terrorism is much different from the work force that fought the Korean war, the Vietnam war, and the Cold War. The workforce of the 21st century is diverse in both gender and race. This article is dedicated to the women and minorities who broke the Agency's glass ceiling and the enlightened white male managers who helped it happen. It specifically recognizes Harritte "Tee" Thompson, the first woman to challenge the status quo at CIA in court. The details of this case came to my attention while I served as Deputy Inspector General in the late 1990s. Through Thompson's story, I hope to provide Agency women with a better appreciation for the history behind the professional opportunities that they enjoy today.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA514159

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  • Dawn Ellison

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  • Central Intelligence Agency

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  • Korean War
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  • Vietnam War
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