Media in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

FBI Office Burglary

Photographed By Robyn Young, September 1, 2021

1. FBI OFFICE BURGLARY Marker

Inscription. On March 8, 1971, the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI broke into the bureau's local office here and found proof of the agency's domestic surveillance programs, including Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO). Exposure of the program contributed to the US Senate Church Committee's investigation into these surveillance practices and resulted in congressional oversight of all federal intelligence agencies.

Erected 2021 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1971.

Location. 39° 55.145′ N, 75° 23.505′ W. Marker is in Media, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on Veterans Square, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Veterans Square, Media PA 19063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delaware County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Delaware County (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronald Reagan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Delaware County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); McCain Rally (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Charter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Borough of Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Media.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by Robyn Young of Media, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 44 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 3, 2021, by Robyn Young of Media, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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