The office of War Information's Many Divisions

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.

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

Who was the previous head of the Public Enquiries Bureau?

• Robert Sherwood

• Mallette

• Loma

• A veteran newsman

What is Mallette's responsibility in the government?

• Managing the Bureau of Motion Pictures

• Distributing pamphlets

• Answering public inquiries

• Supervising government films

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

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