The U.S. Overseas Information Program
Synopsis
"USIA Director Theodore C. Streibert speaks on the purposes of the agency. Maps and charts show the range of Soviet influence and propaganda campaign. A Soviet newsreel shows biased scenes of the U.S. Communist posters and agitators incite anti-American demonstrations. A still picture shows President Eisenhower watching as Director Streibert takes oath of office. USIA gives worldwide distribution by radio and printed media of President Eisenhower's address to leaders of the American press, and information centers sponsor libraries, lectures, concerts, motion pictures, and discussions. American aircraft combat a locust plague in Iran, the Coast Guard Cutter Courier operates as a radio relay station, a Polish refugee explains the effectiveness of the Voice of America, and Russian Army tanks quell an East Berlin riot. USIS films show Milton Eisenhower's tour of Latin America, a music festival in Tanglewood, MA, and charts summarize USIA activities and purposes" (US National Archives).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- The U.S. Overseas Information Program
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- United States Information Agency (USIA)
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What is The U.S. Overseas Information Program about?
"USIA Director Theodore C. Streibert speaks on the purposes of the agency. Maps and charts show the range of Soviet influence and propaganda campaign. A Soviet newsreel shows biased scenes of the U.S. Communist posters and agitators incite anti-American demonstrations. A still picture shows President Eisenhower watching as Director Streibert takes oath of office. USIA gives worldwide distribution by radio and printed media of President Eisenhower's address to leaders of the American press, and information centers sponsor libraries, lectures, concerts, motion pictures, and discussions. American aircraft combat a locust plague in Iran, the Coast Guard Cutter Courier operates as a radio relay station, a Polish refugee explains the effectiveness of the Voice of America, and Russian Army tanks quell an East Berlin riot. USIS films show Milton Eisenhower's tour of Latin America, a music festival in Tanglewood, MA, and charts summarize USIA activities and purposes" (US National Archives).
Who directed The U.S. Overseas Information Program?
The U.S. Overseas Information Program was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The U.S. Overseas Information Program?
The principal cast of The U.S. Overseas Information Program includes Theodore Streibert, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
When was The U.S. Overseas Information Program released and how long is it?
The U.S. Overseas Information Program was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 29m.