William J. Donovan
William J. Donovan was a prominent American lawyer, decorated World War I veteran, and occasional politician, best known for founding the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the CIA, during World War II. He played a crucial role in establishing a U.S. intelligence service that combined the talents of various unconventional recruits, including scholars and artists, to gather intelligence and conduct espionage.
Born on Jan 01, 1883 (142 years old)
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William J. Donovan was the head of the OSS who received information from Gregory Thomas.
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William J. Donovan created the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II.
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