Spy Operations Begin
Roosevelt, facing a lack of reliable foreign intelligence, was pleased with Donovan's unofficial diplomatic missions despite concerns from the State Department. In July 1941, Roosevelt issued a vague executive order that led to the creation of the Coordinator of Information, which would evolve into the OSS. This marked the beginning of organized American espionage efforts, setting the stage for critical intelligence operations during World War II.In this clip
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Author Debriefing: "Wild Bill" Donovan
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