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July 30, 1954

Memorandum from Thomas W. Braden for Inspector General [of the CIA], ‘The President’s Committee on International Information Activities: Report to the President’

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CIA official Thomas Braden restates American Committee for Liberation's redefined mission which puts American staff and not exile leaders in charge of exile broadcasters.

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Obtained and contributed to CWIHP by A. Ross Johnson. Referenced Ch1 p34 in his book Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty, CIA mandatory declassification review document number C01434012.

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2012-06-14

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Blavatnik Family Foundation and Leon Levy Foundation