"The Center for the Study of National Reconnaisance (CSNR) produced this almanac to celebrate the history, achievements and evolution of the reconnaissance discipline--from the individuals who forged its beginnings to those who further shaped the vision to meet the changing threats to national security during the past 55 years. This publication reveals the founding of the National Reconnaissnace Office (NRO) and its continued prosperity as a leading intelligence organization today. The CSNR believes you will find this almanac informative, engaging, and practical."--p. 1.