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Podcast: Fascinating Nouns
Episode: Ep. 224: âWild Billâ & The O.S.S. â A C.I.A. Origin Story
Description: In the early ears of World War II, FDR was convinced that the United States needed to develop an intelligence agency of their own. He appointed William Donovan as the âCoordinator of Informationâ, which eventually developed into the âOffice of Strategic Servicesâ. This organization becomes responsible for all sorts of spy craft, and when Stanley Lovell comes on board, things really kick into gear. Over the course of the war, this group was responsible for a lot of pivotal innovations, including the invention of Napalm, a documents forging department, and a silent, flash-less pistol. They also have some monumental duds, includ...