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Cold Open: The Central Intelligence Agency's "Behavioral Modification" Collection, released in 2018, contains 233 documents totaling 2316 pages. This collection is part of the larger MKULTRA archive, a body of research on behavioral modification and mind control. The documents were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Mr. John Greenewald, Jr. in 2018. (Source: The Black Vault, documents2.theblackvault.com) Provenance: The documents were released on November 27, 2018, as part of a Freedom of Information Act request (F-2018-00976). The CIA acknowledged receipt of payment from Mr. Greenewald and enclosed the requested documents. The release was made in response to a request filed by Mr. Greenewald on February 21, 2018. The Document: Dear Mr. Greenewald, Central Intelligence Agency Washington, D.C. 20505 This letter acknowledges receipt of your check number 9068, dated 1 November 2018, for $221.60. This fee covers the cost for the documents offered to you on 24 October 2018 in connection with your 21 February 2018 Freedom of Information Act request pertaining to the MKULTRA. Enclosed are copies of the 233 documents, consisting of 2316 pages, as cited in our 24 October 2018 letter under Attachment A. We have credited your account in full and thank you for your prompt payment. If you have questions regarding our response, you may seek assistance from CIA's FOIA Public Liaison. You may reach the FOIA Public Liaison at: 703-613-1287 (FOIA Hotline) Sincerely, Allison Fong Information and Privacy Coordinator Enclosures Context: The CIA's response to Mr. Greenewald's Freedom of Information Act request is a standard acknowledgment of payment and provision of requested documents. The agency's FOIA Public Liaison is available to assist with any questions or concerns regarding the response. Outro: This is what the public record looks like at its most ordinary. The CIA's response to a Freedom of Information Act request, a standard procedure for the agency. The documents released in this collection are part of a larger body of research on behavioral modification and mind control. You can find the full collection at documents2.theblackvault.com. storyflo.com

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This material entered the public record through the U.S. declassification and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process.

Case · DAILY-003

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) “Behavioral Modification” Collection

JUL 5 · 2026Narrated by daily-declassified-the-central-intelligence-agency-cia-behavioral-modificatio3 minLast updated July 5, 2026

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Cold Open: The Central Intelligence Agency's "Behavioral Modification" Collection, released in 2018, contains 233 documents totaling 2316 pages. This collection is part of the larger MKULTRA archive, a body of research on behavioral modification and mind control. The documents were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Mr.

Date: JUL 5 · 2026
Release: Declassified · U.S. public record (FOIA)

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What was The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) “Behavioral Modification” Collection about?: Cold Open: The Central Intelligence Agency's "Behavioral Modification" Collection, released in 2018, contains 233 documents totaling 2316 pages. This collection is part of the larger MKULTRA archive, a body of research on behavioral modification and mind control. The documents were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Mr.
Why was this case declassified?: This material entered the public record through the U.S. declassification and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. Storyflo narrates it directly from the public release.

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