Domestic operations United States Office of War Information

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washington, d.c. radio repair service in self-help exchange.


in 1942 owi established voice of america (voa), remains in service of 2017 official government broadcasting service of united states. voa borrowed transmitters commercial networks. programs owi produced included provided labor short wave bureau, material came american federation of labor , congress of industrial organizations.



servicing douglas a-20 havoc bomber. owi photo, 1942.


in conjunction war relocation authority, owi produced series of documentary films related internment of japanese americans. japanese relocation , several other films designed educate general public on internment, counter tide of anti-japanese sentiment in country, , encourage japanese-american internees resettle outside camp or enter military service. owi worked camp newspapers disseminate information internees.


during 1942 , 1943 owi boasted 2 photographic units photographers documented country s mobilization during years of war, concentrating on such topics aircraft factories , women in workforce. in addition, owi produced series of 267 newsreels in 16 mm film, united newsreel shown overseas , audiences. these newsreels incorporated u.s. military footage. examples see google list.


the owi bureau of motion pictures (bmp) worked hollywood produce films advanced american war aims. according elmer davis, easiest way inject propaganda idea people’s minds let go through medium of entertainment picture when not realize being propagandized. successful films depicted allied armed forces valiant freedom fighters , , advocated civilian participation, such conserving fuel or donating food troops.


by july 1942 owi administrators realized best way reach american audiences present war films in conjunction feature films. owi s presence in hollywood deepened throughout world war ii, , 1943 every hollywood studio (except paramount) allowed owi examine movie scripts. owi evaluated whether each film promote honor of allies mission.








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