The Family Jewels

The Family Jewels was a collection of top-secret documents and files from the U.S. intelligence community, released in 1973. It revealed extensive covert operations, surveillance, and activities by agencies like the CIA and FBI, many of which were previously undisclosed or hidden from the public. The release exposed abuses of power, questionable practices, and efforts to influence foreign governments during the Cold War era. This transparency prompted ongoing debates about intelligence oversight, accountability, and the balance between national security and individual rights.