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Fishing In The Night

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Echoes of Freedom: Broadcasting Cold War Narratives

This chapter examines the operations of Radio Free Europe and its crucial role in countering communist propaganda through uncensored broadcasts in Eastern Europe. It also highlights the use of jazz music as a diplomatic tool and the evolution of U.S. broadcasting strategies, illustrating the complex interplay of culture, identity, and information warfare during the Cold War.

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