Voice of America

The Voice of America (VOA) is the official broadcasting service of the United States government. It is one of the best-known stations in international broadcasting, is similar to international broadcasters such as the BBC World Service, BBC World, Deutsche Welle, and Radio France Internationale.

Related Topics:
Broadcasting - United States - Government - International broadcasting - BBC World Service - BBC World - Deutsche Welle - Radio France Internationale

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VOA was organized in 1942 under the Office of War Information with news programs aimed at German-occupied Europe and North Africa. VOA began broadcasting on February 24, 1942. Transmitters used by VOA came from shortwave transmitters used by the Columbia Broadcasting System and National Broadcasting Company. Voice of America began to transmit radio broadcasts into the Soviet Union on February 17, 1947.

Related Topics:
1942 - Office of War Information - News - German - Europe - North Africa - February 24 - Transmitter - Shortwave - Columbia Broadcasting System - National Broadcasting Company - Radio - Soviet Union - February 17 - 1947

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During the Cold War, VOA was placed under the U.S. Information Agency. In the 1980s, VOA also added a television service, as well as special regional programs to Cuba, Radio Marti and TV Marti.

Related Topics:
Cold War - U.S. Information Agency - Cuba - Radio Marti

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