Historical Events tagged with "office of war information"

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Censorship Agreement Between Studios and OWI

February 20th, 1943 82 years ago

American movie studio executives reached an agreement to allow the Office of War Information (OWI) to censor films to ensure war effort alignment. This cooperation aimed to promote patriotic themes and accurate representations of the military, while mitigating any content that could undermine the morale of the public. The decision reflected the growing recognition of the film industry's significant influence on public perception during wartime.

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