1. ow did the CIA begin?
President Truman is the one who recognized the need for the CIA. Too make the office fully functional he signed the National Security Act of 1947. He put the CIA in charge of intelligence gathering and assimilation.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/history-of-the-cia/index.html
2. Who currently runs the CIA? How did they get to the position they are in?
The director of the CIA is Leon E. Panetta. Panetta was nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The director reports to the director of National Intelligence.
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/leadership/index.html
3. Has the US acted immorally throughout the years? If so, give examples.
Yes the USA has been caught acting immorally throughout the years. The most memorable scandal was Watergate. Another questionable situation is the Kennedy assassination; many people believe the CIA had a lot to do with both of these incidents.
watergate.info/background
4. Has the US acted correctly throughout the years? If so, give examples.
The USA has also acted correctly throughout the years, but morality is always up for debate. Many people view the infiltration of Iraq was a morally righteous act.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/.../AR2010051004573.html
5. Do you believe the CIA is purposely hiding or covering their tracks/mistakes?
Yes I do believe the CIA tries to cover their tracks very often. For example the Kennedy assassination is full of questions. The CIA seems to have very few answers when questioned on several matters.