Psychological Strategy Board

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The Psychological Strategy Board was a committee of the United States executive formed to coordinate and plan for psychological operations. It was formed on April 4, 1951, during the Truman administration. The board was composed of the Under Secretary of State, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Director of Central Intelligence, or their designated representatives.[1] The board's first director was Gordon Gray, later National Security Advisor during the Eisenhower administration.

Under Eisenhower, the board became a purely coordinating body. It was abolished September 3, 1953 by Executive Order, with its responsibilities being transferred to Operations Coordinating Board.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Staff Member and Office Files: Psychological Strategy Board Files. Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.