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Anti-Communist Propaganda - Radio Free Europe

President Truman exhorted the American people to aid in the Crusade for Freedom by supporting his Radio Free Europe initiative.

President Harry S. Truman

President Harry S. Truman

President Eisenhower maintained support for the Campaign for Radio Free Europe, stating in a 1955 address that "Radio Free Europe and the Crusade for Freedom are vital to success in the battle for men's minds [...] To toughen, strengthen, fortify such dedication to the cause of freedom is the mission of Radio Free Europe".

 

President Dwight D. Eisenhower

President Dwight D. Eisenhower