OWI Information Center Stockpile of Radio Scripts #6: "Government" (This Is The U.S.A.)

This document is the first page of a radio script titled "Government," part of the series "This Is The U.S.A.," and is identified as Stockpile of Radio Scripts #6 from the Office of War Information (OWI) Information Center. The script was written by Louis Untermayer and produced by the Office of War Information (Overseas) New York, N.Y., U.S.A. The OWI was a United States federal agency created during World War II to consolidate and manage the dissemination of war news and information, both domestically and internationally. The presence of a U.S. OWI OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION BRISBANE stamp indicates that this copy was likely used by the OWI's operations in the Pacific theater, possibly for broadcast to American troops, local populations, or the Japanese enemy. The script's purpose, as indicated by the introductory questions—"What is the government of the United States, and how does it function?..."—is to explain the American system of governance to an international audience, specifically mentioning questions received from people in Australia and South Africa. This item is a key primary source for understanding American wartime propaganda and public diplomacy efforts. It illustrates the government's systematic use of radio to project an idealized image of American democracy and political stability abroad, countering Axis narratives and reinforcing Allied solidarity during World War II. The OWI's work, including the creation of such informational scripts, was central to the national events of the era, positioning the United States as a global leader and defender of democratic principles.

This manuscript is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical manuscript for preservation purposes. APA Citation: Untermayer, L. (Writer). (n.d.). This Is The U.S.A.: Government (OWI Information Center Stockpile of Radio Scripts #6) [Radio script]. Office of War Information (Overseas), New York, N.Y., U.S.A.