On August 14, 2008, the National Archives opened the official files of more than 24,000 men and women who worked for the United States OSS, The Office of Strategic Services, during World War II.CNN: Julia Child, others part of WWII spy network (August 14, 2008) The OSS, the precursor of the CIA, presided over an international spy network that contributed to the war effort.CNN: Julia Child, others part of WWII spy network (August 14, 2008)
Julia Child, a known chef and a public figure, was discovered to be a member of the organization. During her service, she was stationed in France, China and Sri Lanka.
The Office of Strategic Services
The office was a temporary agency created during the Second World War to spy for the Allied Powers. The OSS provided training and supplies for resistances that sprung in the territories conquered by the Axis Powers. Established on June 13, 1942, it was merged with the CIA only three years later.MilitaryHistoryOnline: The Office of Strategic Services
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