United States Information Agency
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The United States Information Agency (USIA) was a U.S. government agency responsible for broadcasting and promoting American values and understanding of the United States. It was established in 1953 and included the Voice of America (VOA) radio network, which began broadcasting in 1942 to counter propaganda during World War II. The VOA's mission was to spread American values and promote understanding of the U.S., particularly focusing on communist countries during the Cold War. The USIA also aimed to advance global economic prosperity, strengthen democracy, protect human rights, improve public health, and provide humanitarian assistance. The agency's abbreviation is USIA.123
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