The office of War Information's Many Divisions

The office of War Information's Many Divisions

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The transcript discusses the Public Enquiries Bureau, which answers over 20,000 questions weekly. It highlights leadership changes, with Mallette now overseeing government films. Playwright Robert Sherwood is responsible for disseminating U.S. news abroad through pamphlets in multiple languages, using both overt and covert methods.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the Public Enquiries Bureau?

To oversee international news

To distribute pamphlets

To manage government films

To answer public questions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the previous head of the Public Enquiries Bureau?

Robert Sherwood

Mallette

Loma

A veteran newsman

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mallette's responsibility in the government?

Managing the Bureau of Motion Pictures

Distributing pamphlets

Answering public inquiries

Supervising government films

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Robert Sherwood play in overseas information?

He manages the Bureau of Motion Pictures

He answers public questions

He sends U.S. news abroad

He supervises government films

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are America's facts distributed abroad?

Via the Bureau of Motion Pictures

Dropped by planes and secret channels

By government films

Through public inquiries

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