Jimmie R. Bidegary papers, 1941-1946.

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Jimmie R. Bidegary papers, 1941-1946.

Personnel orders, and Japanese and American propaganda flyers, leaflets and proclamations, relating to propaganda activities during World War II.

1 oversize box, 1 oversize proclamation.

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Bidegary, Jimmie R., 1926-

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Staff sergeant, United States Army: member, Psychological Warfare Branch, Pacific Forces. From the description of Jimmie R. Bidegary papers, 1941-1946. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754864747 ...

United States. Army. Forces, Pacific. Psychological Warfare Branch

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The Psychological Warfare Branch of the United States Armed Forces was a military unit that created and distributed propaganda during the Second World War. The Southwest Pacific office, which was located in Australia, dealt with the Phillippines, Japan, Southeast Asia and other nearby areas. They printed millions of propaganda leaflets and had them air-dropped into conflict zones. Many of the leaflets targeted Japanese readers, though some were created for other local civilian popul...