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Trump administration fires nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America • May 16, 2025, 9:58 AM ET (The Guardian)
'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump • May 11, 2025, 7:39 AM ET (AP)
The Latest: Judge says US must allow migrants the chance to challenge deportations to Libya in court • May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM ET (AP)
Trump administration will provide programming from conservative network OAN for Voice of America • May 7, 2025, 5:04 PM ET (AP)
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free Europe • Apr. 29, 2025, 7:17 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As VOA
Date 1942 - 1953
Related People Paul J. Flory • Willis Conover

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Technicians working in the master control room at a Voice of America facility.
Willis Conover interviewing Louis Armstrong
Voice of America
map of the National Mall, Washington, D.C.
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