Many people believe the CIA invented the term “conspiracy theory” in the late 1960s.

Americanos, did you know?
Many people believe the CIA invented the term “conspiracy theory” in the late 1960s. That’s not historically accurate—the phrase already existed. However, after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the CIA circulated a 1967 memo encouraging its personnel and media contacts to push back against conspiracy allegations surrounding the Warren Commission.
Critics argue that this contributed to the term “conspiracy theory” being used more frequently as a way to dismiss or discredit people questioning official narratives. Supporters of that view say it shifted public perception by making skeptics appear irrational or unreliable.
Whether you agree with that interpretation or not, history reminds us of an important principle: every claim should be judged by the evidence behind it—not by the label attached to the person making it.
Question everything. Verify everything. Follow the facts wherever they lead.
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