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   William J. Donovan. William Joseph " Wild Bill " [1] Donovan KBE (January 1, 1883 – February 8, 1959) was an American soldier, lawyer, intelligence officer and diplomat.

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3. www.cia.gov › stories › storyThe Legend of Wild Bill: How Donovan Got His Nickname

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   Learn about the life and legacy of General William Donovan, the 'Father of American Intelligence' and the founder of OSS. Discover how he earned his nickname 'Wild Bill' through his bravery, leadership, and unorthodox actions in World War I and II.

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   William J. Donovan (born January 1, 1883, Buffalo, New York, U.S.—died February 8, 1959, Washington, D.C.) was an American lawyer, soldier, and diplomat who directed (1942–45) the U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. Donovan began the practice of law in Buffalo in 1907.

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   Who was William Joseph Donovan?

   • October 14 and 15, 1918 William Joseph Donovan was one of the very few American soldiers to have received the U.S. Army’s three highest decorations: the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. As an infantry commander in World War I Donovan led his troops from the front and was twice wounded.

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   What did General Donovan do?

   • This military agency was charged with collecting foreign intelligence and carrying out counterpropaganda and covert action operations; it conducted operations throughout the world, except for Latin America and Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Pacific command, and was most active in Europe. Donovan was made a brigadier general in 1943.

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   Why was Donovan's relationship with British officials strained?

   • By 1943, Donovan's relations with British officials were becoming increasingly strained as a result of turf wars, strategic and tactical disagreements, radical differences in style and temperament (the British accused the OSS of playing "cowboys and red Indians"), and contrasting visions of the postwar world. (

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   Where was Wild Bill Donovan buried?

   • Wild Bill Donovan, 76, died on Feb. 8, 1959, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Although he was never officially a member of the CIA, a life-size bronze statue of Donovan dominates the entrance lobby of the agency’s original headquarters building in Langley, Va.

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   William J. Donovan is the only American to have received the nation’s four highest awards: the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal, and the National Security Medal.

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   Mar 15, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of William J. Donovan, a World War I hero and the founder of the OSS, the forerunner of the CIA. He received the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal for his bravery and leadership.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of William J. Donovan, a former Wall Street lawyer, World War I Medal of Honor recipient, and the creator of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor of the CIA. Explore his role in World War II espionage, sabotage, and unconventional warfare.

10. www.encyclopedia.com › william-joseph-donovanWilliam Joseph Donovan | Encyclopedia.com

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    May 23, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of William J. Donovan, the first director of the OSS and a prominent lawyer and statesman. Find out how he rose from humble origins in Buffalo to become a World War I hero, a corporate leader, and a CIA founder.