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Harry Truman: It is the purpose of this directive to authorize and provide for the more effective planning, coordination and conduct…

On the recordJune 19, 1951
It is the purpose of this directive to authorize and provide for the more effective planning, coordination and conduct, within the framework of approved national policies, of psychological operations.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Directive Establishing the Psychological Strategy Board

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