When was the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) created?

Question

When the US Domestic Parcel Post, set up to handle large parcels, was initiated by the controversial new Postmaster General A.S. Burleson in 1913, what unexpected items were sometimes posted during the first decade of its existence?

Answer 1

1947
Harry Truman, President at the time, formed the agency under the National Security Act 1947, partly in response to the sudden attack by Japan on Pearl Harbour.