Bureau of Secret Intelligence (Office of The Chief Special Agent) Directors
- Robert Lansing (1916), Secretary of State exercising direct control over the Bureau of Secret Intelligence
- Leland Harrison (1916), Special Assistant who reports to the Deputy Secretary of State (Counselor - Frank L. Polk)
- Joseph Nye (1917–1920), first Chief Special Agent
- Robert C. Bannerman (1920–1940), father of future SY Director
- Thomas F. Fitch (1940-1947)
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