United States Information Agency
Government Body
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Library:3
Confidence:
95%
Key Facts
Type
Government Body
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Status
Draft
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Dissolved
Active
Email
national.foiaportal@usdoj.gov
Phone
1-866-272-6272
Also Known As
USIAU.S. Information AgencyU.S.I.A.
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95%
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About
The United States Information Agency (USIA) was a U.S. government agency that operated from 1948 to 1999, responsible for international public diplomacy, cultural exchange, and countering foreign propaganda during the Cold War.
Key Relationships
Norman Podhoretz
compensated
Norman Podhoretz served as an adviser to the United States Information Agency until 1987, leveraging his anti-communist expertise to shape U.S. information campaigns during the Reagan era. He provided input on Cold War propaganda and ideological messaging, which aligned with efforts to counter Soviet propaganda.