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Synopsis
Details the extraordinary exploits of William J. Donovan--war hero, presidential advisor, and founder of the Office of Strategic Services--based on Donovan's personal papers, the recollections of co-workers, and recently declassified government documents
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The fascinating biography of the man who laid the foundation for the CIA.
About the Author
Richard Dunlop was the author of many travel and history books, a freelance journalist for the Chicago Tribune and a past president of the society of Midland Authors. In the late 1960s he was awarded back to back Mark Twain Travel Writers Grand Awards. Dunlop passed away in 1987.
Sir William Stephenson was a canadian soldier and spymaster and oversaw British intelligence for the entire Western Hemisphere during World War II. He is best known by his intelligence codename 'Intrepid' and is widely recognised as the real life inspiration for James Bond.
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