The CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, has a campus structure with surprising history

The CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, is one of the most secure and secretive compounds in the world. About 10 miles outside of Washington, D.C., it's where thousands of CIA officers work to protect against foreign threats. The oldest structure on campus is a four-story, Georgian revival-style house whose history and inhabitants may be surprising.
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[@Okok66567]

“We try not to impede” She says as she sits in their living room

[@agentsmidt3209]

I laughed, then laughed some more. Typical three-letter agencies. Mind your business you interlopers.

[@gund89123]

They are not living in there now ? May be. May be they had deal with government to let them live in that home as long as they are alive ? We don’t know nothing, but ready to criticize someone?

[@Okok66567]

@@gund89123 what?!? Is that English?

[@Foolofatook889]

Do you think they still live there? 😂

[@theamateurbackyardgardener543]

We liked the property, it’s now ours. We’re claiming imminent domain.

[@elifuentes7070]

This case is not an eminent domain. In an eminent domain takeover, you have to sell your property to the government whether you like it or not, and you have to leave the property pronto. In this case, they sold their property to the US government and they got to enjoy the properly until they died.

[@yorkazuna5934]

@@elifuentes7070 if they would not have agreed, the gubment would have taken it anyway which is why they "got ahead of it"

[@elifuentes7070]

@@yorkazuna5934 They would not have agreed? Yet in the same sentence, "They got ahead of it". Which is it, they can't be both true.

[@yorkazuna5934]

@@elifuentes7070 They knew better than to fight it so by getting ahead of it they were able to dictate the terms.

[@aaseelanp3851]

Eminent*

[@MichaelConklingJr]

“so tHiS is aCtUALLy the FroNT eTRAnCE to the HOuSE” … as they’re walking to the most obvious front door ever.

[@realshaho3180]

"And they were ROOMMATES"

[@xrrrismickey]

😄👍

[@grazful1]

sure they were 😉

[@rpdx3]

You mean they were “roommates” 😉

[@bigpaulie7887]

Bert and Ernie roommates and Laverne and Shirley Roommates or Joey and Chandler Roommates???

[@kwfown]

That quick glance to off camera angle 2:52 felts suspicious 😂

[@dusty7264]

Only the government would get a free house let it go to heck and then use the taxpayers money to fix it up again

[@elifuentes7070]

Who said it was free? They sold it to the government and lived there until they died.

[@ronbranch4029]

Margaret sounds like fairly shrewd woman. I'm sure she struck a very nice deal, in addition to being able to remain living in the property.

[@pjmlegrande]

Oh brother

[@PaulCashman]

Might not have been taxpayer money. The exact phrasing was "A senior CIA officer had it renovated." That implies he may have used his own funds.

[@slowpoke96Z28]

This reminds me of an episode of Gomer Pyle where the base wanted a farmer’s land.

[@Mac62671]

That basement looks a little....torturey.

[@ShenandoahShelty]

It is old...so I imagine they use "roll-away" water boards. Lol.

[@bambooblue74]

Interesting story. The renovation leaves a lot to be desired. Wish they would have worked with a historic preservation specialist.

[@ptech88]

If they had it would have been triple the cost triple the time and zero difference in outcome. If they had historic fools back then there would nothing historic now.

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

my thoughts too

[@Laminar-Flow]

Not many historic preservation specialists that are (or have a team of builders that are) top secret cleared.

[@Thinhits]

@@Laminar-FlowYou wouldn’t need to be top secret cleared they do a background check on you and have people watch you while you work

[@Laminar-Flow]

@@Thinhits Not on every project….

[@c187rocks]

"And they were just friends."

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

Imagine how many lies were told in this video.

[@ericjenjohnson]

The drone shot at the beginning shows that house has five air conditioners outside. Thats about four too many for a house that size. So what’s really going on in there? 😂

[@BlackOperations530]

Room 3 is the room that Elvis stayed in when he was there. Nobody is ever, ever allowed into that room. I wonder why?

[@robbkinnin1988]

“Listening” room

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

6:51 cause nothing says taking care of it like letting it fall into disrepair then completely renovating it to modern standards

[@42luke93]

I love how they commercialized the house. It is so nice they were able to save it and transform a residential home for commercial use. Exit signs and that kitchen!

[@orlandochavez148]

Imagine running out of sugar and going over to your neighbors and asking if they have any! 😅

[@mopthermopther]

That’s interesting. Thank you for a nice video, ❤🎉

[@rickfry6031]

The talking head on the left missed the part of the story where the Ladies went ahead of the Company and had an agreement before the agency got it. They didn't "Let" them. 1:49 in.

[@kevinjenner9502]

“There is something about the way the CIA has been functioning that is casting a shadow over our historic position and I feel that we need to correct it” Harry Truman 12/22/63…CIA Coups commissioned by sitting US Presidents under Title 50…Iran (1953) Guatemala (1954) Congo (1960) Dominican Republic (1961) S Vietnam (1963) Brazil (1964) Chile (1973)..The short list

[@OperationChicago]

I don't believe this reporter asked what is behind door number 3, lmao so hard. If I lived in this house, they would be spying on me seeing how I make my beats :(

[@DeEmperor1]

"We try not to impede" That's after walking right into their house.

[@Rich-7021]

This is our secret house. Please don’t tell anyone

[@forensix78]

“We’ve assessed your skills and would like to recruit you to the world’s premier intelligence agency, the CIA.” “I’m honored! In what role?” “Campus historian.”

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

Very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing.✌️

[@iemandanders353]

Heartwarming and ...creepy.

[@hammertime1]

“Roommates” AKA Snapper Lappers 🤣🌈

[@em0jr]

Amazing funfact story! Did you notice all the AC units on the left from the aerial view? Cooling a LOT of rooms to include door#3 :)

[@moneyneversleeps.europe]

What does that have to mean?

[@agentsmidt3209]

@@moneyneversleeps.europe Servers and humongous spying equipment.

[@brc9064]

Was this indirect eminent domain - with benefits 😢🤔😵‍💫😳

[@cynthiacopland8634]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸American women working together to make our country better Thank you, ladies!

[@christopherf6717]

What a great story. News agencies should do more pieces like this; news that changes how we see our country's mission and history

[@wendysargent3855]

Maybe we shouldn’t share this lol

[@buzz5969]

Then dont spamit out

[@ramiyazje]

I firmly believe that everything that happened to my country Syria (all the destruction, starvation and death over the past decade) started on a white board at Langley!

[@Hunter96187]

Let me guess you want revenge?

[@corruptsociety9146]

Or you know the fault of your ruthless dictator

[@kevinjenner9502]

Failed, illegal regime change, proxy war in Syria (CIA Operation “Timber Sycamore” 2012-2017)

[@SamMcKinley]

I’m sorry about your country and the ignorant comments people leave

[@kevinjenner9502]

CIA Operation “Timber Sycamore” 2012-2017.

[@ianwtarrant]

Will you please do a story and tells us more of these remarkable women?

[@starburst23]

Glad to see the federal gov doing so well with their home renovations

[@frankkie3849]

Nice historical fact about the world and home,,nicely done,,😊

[@macrichardson7904]

I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing this. I am sure this house has many stories to tell.

[@thomthumbe]

Brought back memories! I’ve given briefings to several “foreign visitors” in that old home. As for allowing existing residents, who are not employees, to live in existing homes or structures which are “suddenly” located on official GOVT property, this isn’t the only place or family where this was allowed. Finally, despite all the negative comments about how horrible agencies like the CIA are, this US of A would not be a free land if they didn’t exist. It is true that our military is by far our front line of defense…..if it was not for our intelligence communities, military assets would have practically zero direction to act. The failures with intelligence are generally well known. What you don’t hear about are the many more successes that have led to freedom and prosperity for millions of people around the world! Say and think what you want, but I guarantee you that the true reality is far better than you can imagine! I have been hugged by foreigners (everyday folks like you and me) who in pouring tears are grateful beyond words because of the positive results the USA has made in their lives! Been there, done that!

[@bhambhole]

Hugged by foreigners, tears in their eyes.. ok don

[@pjmlegrande]

Thanks. Those of us who’ve had some experience in and out of government and who’ve seen a bit of the world know this. What concerns me is that there are many now who may soon get into government who would be happy to criticize and degrade our intelligence capabilities for their own short-term political gain. And there are many folks out there who would believe their demagoguery. This is a threat to the country.

[@DeEmperor1]

"Work to protecr against foreign threats". You mean work to create problems in other countries?

[@Arizona_rider]

So it’s a 8 minute video about telling us 2 names. The rest of the story is about absolutely nothing.

[@sonnysantana5454]

the farm is not at Langley

[@SamMcKinley]

This is a free country but I Doubt the family was allowed to say No

[@writerconsidered]

your first fallacy is this is a free country. it is not. The CIA is evil and vile. They are protecting the elites from the Jeffrey Epstein files.

[@brandons9913]

@@writerconsidered sadly, you are correct.

[@writerconsidered]

@@brandons9913 So correct they deleted my comment.

[@brandons9913]

@@writerconsidered happens to me all the time too.. They don’t come after you for lying…only when you tell the truth.

[@RyanWehr]

They are able to sell the house and stay there for free. That’s a sweet deal.. and you could argue say it’s the most secure house in the world

[@blueocean9758]

Let me guess they were “Roommates.”

[@ptech88]

Does that offend you?

[@pjmlegrande]

An impressive couple of women in any event

[@Spookieonthekeys]

it looks like it has a bunker underground as well

[@strictlyaesthetic9202]

At one point the house fell into disrepair until it was renovated...... OK

[@SamMcKinley]

Great Story!!!!!!

[@kevinjenner9502]

The only individual to be prosecuted and imprisoned for the CIA Torture Program was the whistleblower himself, ex CIA agent John Kiriakou.

[@TrunkyDunks]

Alright, Marge sounds like such a cool lady. What a life she lived

[@ChristopherMcdermott-ht5ns]

Just like the government. Has no problem kicking people off property

[@ErichBSmith]

Um, the headquarters are in Langley. Not McClean. What am I missing here...?

[@Lancer791]

Just saying shouldn’t that location be a secret?

[@thebigmack215]

Nah those lawn stripes are tuff

[@abigailbruner]

Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it. But those who rewrite history are going to hell forever...😅 enjoy

[@sudomc]

Probably the safest house/property

[@ljsrkizzie]

10 miles outside of DC. Isn’t it right off the GW Parkway?

[@LordLawwritesforfans]

Wonderful story.

[@gailjames6489]

Interesting. I always wondered who, what, when on this property. To bad it isn't a museum so it can have tours.

[@dcdude81]

100% Sandinista were there training…

[@FirstThief]

What if the previous owners were actually the real CIA?

[@afterlifewelcomesyoutofore2992]

How about that underground hanger in the back yard. With the tunnel going out to the river. Then the fire pit was that as rumor stated used to get rid of hte bodies of people who trun against the agency.

[@Amazon-i3n]

My grandma and grandpa...all the men in my family lived in McLean, VA. Lets say you dont live there unless you have business to live there.

[@samsgoprovideofootage9190]

The CIA is not sending their best.

[@user-ls6pt2tf7y]

That means if decided to show up there nothing you can do because it truly belongs the American people

[@Okok66567]

CIA “see we are totally normal”

[@user-yi8br5tu3y]

Volume low, volume high

[@superwin9000]

Such a nice house

[@sungkim742]

Does the CIA and the NSA have any oversight?

[@weworks7811]

F no.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

The NSC and the dir of national intelligence.

[@justincrady]

Margert and Flo were def scissoring but the gov prolly used it against them to get the house.... smh

[@tynettelima4434]

Last thing to make more public. Like, in the world.

[@sequoyamaisonblacque]

very interesting story!

[@brookelee139]

What odd timing

[@BrokeTheGamer]

That’s not four stories.

[@Shining237]

The agency responsible for starting all these unnecessarily expensive dumb wars we stay in 🪖💰

[@DRE383]

Protestant Virginia instead of Catholic Maryland/Washington DC?

[@erindanelleavilaavilaguerr7251]

I have to protect the digni hidden and cant let you near.

[@JZ-uk8ul]

Lesbians

[@erindanelleavilaavilaguerr7251]

Like i said, we are average people.

[@howwitty]

What's the matter, feds? Can't staff an agency with enough mindless drones for dirt pay?

[@ryanweaver962]

So many things

[@johndoe-od6ge]

interesting

[@user-ft1uc7rc3k]

Can I park my RV while I search out escape route for the families who are sanctified. Remember who is talking and who knows how it ends.

[@AB_AB]

Delete this and all other excess federal agencies.

[@diorrgage]

so secretive

[@user-ef1oh1dd4k]

All sounds fishy

[@rebellucy6200]

CIA probably allowing this for positive spin.

[@beagler4234]

Thanks for the info officer Horse teeth

[@vingable]

Is this a joke?😂

[@GB-TX]

I love this.

[@nxtchpforme9154]

Note: protect against "threats" define, learn of what the CIA did and who is involved. Safety?

[@kevinjenner9502]

Since 1947 the CIA’s primary business has been that of destabilizing foreign governments.

[@shawnmatelyan2945]

Wow if those teeth could talk

[@abigailbruner]

Go take a cute little thing and put it in your dark little place behind your front...

[@Kevin-s7s]

The death star

[@jaysonpida5379]

Sooooooo the CIA now has a real 'farm' that authors have used for decades in their spy, thriller & horror stories. lol.

[@erindanelleavilaavilaguerr7251]

I keep saying you guys need to abstain, yes the sandanistas. They just overun me improperly looking for my safety.

[@AcmePotatoPackingPocatello]

Smarmy steering is effective in 2024

[@angelmatos9143]

Where the illegal is legal. 😪

[@victorialawhon2251]

Well isnt that special?

[@ChiemeziemCajetan]

😂

[@svjim1]

The secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions ... This message will self destruct in ten seconds.

[@gpmaher]

Do you believe anything that comes out of their mouths?

[@drumcircler]

Journalism? That is a 3-story house, not a 4-story house. Sloppy report right out of the gate.

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

they may be counting the basement

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

Great history. Down in FLA, their gov Disantis has kindergartners learning bout Communism, and Slavery was a job training program.

[@AppalachianPatriot]

Why do you spread lies?

[@AIR1_STINGER]

Cool