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Today in World War II History—July 11, 1941

Sunday, July 11, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
William “Wild Bill” Donovan as head of the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), 1945 (US National Archives: 6851006)

William “Wild Bill” Donovan as head of the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), 1945 (US National Archives: 6851006)

80 Years Ago—July 11, 1941: US establishes Office of Coordinator of Information under William Donovan to coordinate intelligence and propaganda.

American Federation of Musicians orders members to play “Star-Spangled Banner” at concerts.

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