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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Orson Welles

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Relationship

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

In November 1941, he was appointed goodwill ambassador to Latin America. The mission was to promote hemispheric solidarity against the the growing Axis power in Latin America. He produced and emceed war bond drives that raised millions for the war effort. He worked on patriotic radio programs and entertained troops on U.S. military camps.