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Latta Introduces Bill to Honor the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
Washington,
November 20, 2013
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Ryan Walker
(202-225-6405)
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today introduced H.R. 3544, a bipartisan bill that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for their superior service and major contributions during World War II. The OSS was America's first effort to implement a system of strategic intelligence during World War II and provided the basis for the modern-day American intelligence and special operations communities, including being the precursor to the CIA. “The heroic actions and innovative inventions by members of the OSS played a crucial role in the allied victory in WWII. It is time for these ladies and gentlemen of the Greatest Generation to be collectively recognized and honored for their efforts,” said Congressman Latta.
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