CIA book smugglers of the Cold War
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Literature as Resistance: CIA's Cold War Operations
This chapter examines the CIA's covert operations to smuggle literature into the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War as a means of combating censorship and promoting freedom. It highlights the creative methods used to bypass state restrictions and the significance of books in challenging the oppressive regimes of Eastern Europe. The discussion underscores how literature served as a powerful tool in the cultural conflict between East and West, illustrating its role in disseminating forbidden ideas and fostering resistance.
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