CIA's Controversial Origins
A secret plan for a post-war CIA ignited fierce controversy when a reporter accused Donovan of creating an American Gestapo. Tensions escalated as Truman, despite recognizing the need for a national intelligence service, rejected Donovan's leadership due to personal animosities and political differences. Ultimately, Truman dismantled the OSS and established the CIA, leaving Donovan sidelined and embittered by the decisions of subsequent administrations.In this clip
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Author Debriefing: "Wild Bill" Donovan
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