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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Public Service Announcement, where we delve into the rich history of radio broadcasts and bring forth the timeless messages of public interest from yesteryears to today's digital platforms. Join us as we rediscover the essence of Public Service Announcements (PSAs), a vital communication tool that shaped the fabric of society during pivotal moments in history.Public Service Announcement, abbreviated as PSA, is more than just a message—it's a call to action, a beacon of awareness, and a catalyst for change. Originating as a crucial component of the domestic War ...

During World War II, the United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was established for special operations, intelligence gathering, and analysis. Among its many missions was the training of foreign forces in tactics of propaganda, espionage, subversion, and sabotage. Following the war, the functions of the OSS were absorbed by the newly formed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This compelling Simple Sabotage Field Manual was designed to equip OSS agents with the tools to train citizen-saboteurs in executing subtle acts of sabotage aimed at disrupting industries and essential services in...

A look at Indiana history from sources like the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Society, as well as books on a variety of topics in the field of Indiana history, brought to you every Monday. This Audio Reading Service podcast is a service of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. It is specifically designed for and directed to people who have visual, physical, learning or language challenges to reading normal printed materials.

Civil Wrongs is a project of the Institute for Public Service Reporting in collaboration with WKNO-FM. Here, we analyze the present-day effects of historical cases of racial terror in Memphis and the Mid-South.

Immerse yourself in the captivating adventures of Hiram Bingham, the renowned explorer who unveiled the mystery of Machu Picchu in 1911. His fascinating journey, vividly described in his book Inca Lands, is available at [LibriVox](http//librivox.org/inca-lands-by-hiram-bingham/). In 1917, Bingham took to the skies, organizing the United States Schools of Military Aeronautics at eight prominent universities. Further, in Issoudun, France, he oversaw the primary Air Service flying school. Bingham was a staunch advocate for the Air Services independence from the Army post-war, and this book offers...

Albert Richardson was a daring reporter for Horace Greeley’s New York Tribune who took on the perilous task of going undercover in the American South, documenting the rising secession crisis. When the Civil War erupted in April 1861, he joined the Union armies as a war correspondent, tirelessly sending dispatches from the front lines for two years. His journey took a harrowing turn in May 1863 when he was thrown from a burning barge into the Mississippi River while trying to evade a Confederate battery near Vicksburg. Captured as a prisoner, Richardson believed his status as a civilian ...

Delve into the fascinating stories of eleven pioneering women, who broke convention to serve beyond domestic roles in the transformative era of the nineteenth century. This volume showcases a diverse range of heroines from Clara Barton, the resilient Lady of the Red Cross, to Anna Howard Shaw, a fervent Champion of the Cause, and the inspiring White Mother of Darkest Africa, Mary Slessor. - Presented by Lynne Thompson.

In this captivating exploration, we invite readers to journey back eighteen centuries to ancient Jerusalem, where they can witness the Temple as it stood during the time of our Lord. This account vividly portrays the Temples structure and appearance, while delving into the rituals and worship practices of its priests and congregants. Our aim is not only to illuminate a fascinating subject for Bible enthusiasts but also to provide a glimpse into the religious life and cultural context surrounding Jesus teachings. Discover the significance of the rites and traditions that shaped His mission and ...

In September 2010, an inquiry was launched to examine the role and oversight of private security contractors in Afghanistan, sparked by a tragic event in August 2008 when US forces bombed the village of Azizabad. This incident ignited a fierce public debate between the US Government and the United Nations regarding the number of fatalities and whether the victims were civilians or Taliban fighters. Allegations surfaced that Afghan employees of ArmorGroup, a private security contractor, had misled the US military with false information, and were involved in murder and anti-coalition activities....