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#OSS Research & Analysis Branch, the cornerstone of #OSS, was staffed by some of the best minds in America.… https://t.co/PwJkHqSgo5 — PolitiTweet.org

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#Donovan centralized intel & uniquely combined: - research & analysis - covert ops - counterintel - espionage - tec… https://t.co/g1NZOkXksu — PolitiTweet.org

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#OSS employed nearly 13,000 men & women at its peak & operated in Europe, N. Africa, & Asia for 3+ years, 1942-1945… https://t.co/J2i0iYcNzh — PolitiTweet.org

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1942: Roosevelt appoints William “Wild Bill” #Donovan, a highly decorated #WWI officer, as #OSS Director.… https://t.co/sd7yi4cktP — PolitiTweet.org

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America’s entry into #WWII following intel failure of Pearl Harbor led to creation of #OSS on June 13, 1942.… https://t.co/fc17VBiwAW — PolitiTweet.org

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Before #WWII, collecting & disseminating intel was done by US foreign-policy experts & elements of the armed servic… https://t.co/XSPHyRGkbO — PolitiTweet.org

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Today marks 75th anniversary of Office of Strategic Services, CIA’s predecessor & US #WWII intel apparatus! #OSS75… https://t.co/jB1HN1xRDH — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MarineMuseum: @CIA @USMC Thanks for honoring a great Marine! Have you seen Ortiz's photos & medals in our WWII Gallery? #OSS75 https://… — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum AotW: William Donovan’s Desk #Donovan used this desk while he was #OSS Director during #WWII.… https://t.co/yXsTy5yejr — PolitiTweet.org

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@MarForRes Peter Ortiz–one of the most decorated #OSS & @USMC officers of #WWII–died in 1988 & is buried… https://t.co/5dt7ApzjMU — PolitiTweet.org

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@MarForRes Awards received: 2 Navy Crosses Legion of Merit 2 Purple Hearts Order of British Empire French Legion of… https://t.co/urg0UutTRC — PolitiTweet.org

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Peter continued to serve his country in the @MarForRes until 1955 when the highly-decorated Marine was promoted to colonel & retired. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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Peter was good friends w #OSS vet & director John Ford. He played minor roles in several John Wayne films.… https://t.co/eNwDtn45XU — PolitiTweet.org

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When #WWII ended, Peter returned to Hollywood, where he worked before war, to be a technical advisor in movie industry & an actor. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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@USMC AUG 1944: Peter became a POW again. He tried to escape several times & succeeded in April 1945 as his camp wa… https://t.co/XbwIW0UYfk — PolitiTweet.org

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@USMC JAN 1944: Peter’s inter-allied team parachuted into France. They were the 1st Allied officers in uniform in France since 1940. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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@USMC May 1943: Peter was assigned to the Naval Command of #OSS; one of a small number of @USMC officers who served… https://t.co/6iuYFmG0bj — PolitiTweet.org

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June 1942: Peter enlisted in @USMC. W his FFL experience he quickly went from recruit to assistant training officer @ Parris Island. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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Transferred between POW camps, Peter tried to escape on several times. In Oct 1941, he succeed & fled to US, by way of Portugal. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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1939: #WWII started & Peter returned to FFL. June 1940: became POW during Battle of France when wounded while blowing up a fuel dump. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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Peter fought valiantly in Africa, was wounded in 1933. He came home to US w many medals, including two awards of th… https://t.co/DiZzhtJkz0 — PolitiTweet.org

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1932: While attending college in France, Peter signed up for a 5-year enlistment in the French Foreign Legion (FFL). #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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Peter was born in New York City in 1913, to a father w a strong Spanish background who immigrated from France & an American mother. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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Legionnaire, #OSS Officer, US Marine & Hollywood Heartthrob: Peter Ortiz https://t.co/e8mxdcWxPu #OSS75 https://t.co/4QA4TzJ4DG — PolitiTweet.org

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ICYMI Dr. Christian Lambertsen & the Secret Story Behind #SCUBA https://t.co/Wa4YSOXYEu #SCUBADiving #WWII #OSS75… https://t.co/gvG40yQTYq — PolitiTweet.org

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ICYMI Nels “Benny” Benson, a #WWII #OSS officer, was a sabotage, special warfare & counterinsurgency expert.… https://t.co/ayucoQf8ON — PolitiTweet.org

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Ford used his talent as a filmmaker during #WWII, proving how everyone can aid in the security of a nation.… https://t.co/juM6AQxDGY — PolitiTweet.org

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Ford died in 1973. He was posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Nixon & the 1st @AmericanFilm Life Achievement Award. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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@TheAcademy Ford was discharged with the rank of captain, but later continued his service as a rear admiral during… https://t.co/nHwPIOrUmV — PolitiTweet.org

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Ford won 2 @TheAcademy Awards for his #OSS films: The Battle of Midway (1942) & December 7 (1943), a propaganda… https://t.co/DwUvB1D52Q — PolitiTweet.org