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    1. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017

      Director & #OSS officer John Ford won @TheAcademy award for documentary he produced for OSS: Battle of Midway http://1.usa.gov/1K5yOaA  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/IXb2AGtu2J

      14 replies 162 retweets 439 likes
    2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      Ford was born in 1894 in Maine & attended Portland High School & studied @UMaine for a short time. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/4yGz1ENa7c

      7 replies 31 retweets 63 likes
    3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA @UMaine

      Ford followed his brother to Hollywood & began his career in the movie industry as a prop man & acting in his brother’s silent films. #OSS75

      8 replies 31 retweets 60 likes
    4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA @UMaine

      1934: Ford joined @USNavy Reserves. 1940: he began gathering a reserve unit of experienced Hollywood filmmakers. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/NjTxbsx1HY

      11 replies 35 retweets 62 likes
    5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA @UMaine @USNavy

      During #WWII it was thought film could: Boost propaganda & morale Train troops Provide intel Record events #OSS75

      5 replies 42 retweets 77 likes
    6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      October 1941: Ford & 30 men started what would become #OSS Field Photographic Branch producing documentary, training, & field films. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/47zRQO6mcG

      6 replies 44 retweets 90 likes
    7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      #OSS institutionalized using film: Intelligence Photographic Documentation Project created a worldwide photo intel on important areas #OSS75

      7 replies 31 retweets 68 likes
    8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      Ford won 2 @TheAcademy Awards for his #OSS films: The Battle of Midway (1942) & December 7 (1943), a propaganda #film. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/twVUqXqut0

      4 replies 33 retweets 66 likes
    9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA @TheAcademy

      Ford was discharged with the rank of captain, but later continued his service as a rear admiral during the Korean War. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/ElQ0tYXdJ2

      2 replies 29 retweets 70 likes
    10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      Ford died in 1973. He was posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Nixon & the 1st @AmericanFilm Life Achievement Award. #OSS75

      11 replies 52 retweets 186 likes
      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 11 Jun 2017

      Ford used his talent as a filmmaker during #WWII, proving how everyone can aid in the security of a nation. http://1.usa.gov/1K5yOaA  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/2oo5vTSQJp

      11:53 AM - 11 Jun 2017
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        2.  🍀 Sláinte in #33  🍀 “Alea iacta est”‏ @Sangria1992 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA @IcedTea17

          I've been a bit pissy with Netflix, but five came back was a great documentary. So.....Kudos. 😬😉

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        3. Tea‏ @IcedTea17 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @Sangria1992 @CIA

          I've heard good things about #FiveCameBack - the book and the film. Need to track down. 😀

          1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
        4.  🍀 Sláinte in #33  🍀 “Alea iacta est”‏ @Sangria1992 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @IcedTea17 @CIA

          It's absolutely fascinating. I spent weeks after it watching 5 directors work. The best years of our lives was way ahead of PTSD. Amazing.

          1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
        5. Tea‏ @IcedTea17 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @Sangria1992 @CIA

          Oh, I've seen #TheBestYearsOfOurLives & LOVED it!! Dana Andrews, Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright, and actor playing the vet who lost arm was newbie

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        1. Noel Donnellon‏ @NoelDonnellon 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          @looplinefilm 'John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man' a recommended watch.

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        1. marli de paula sil‏ @sil_marli 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Is gratifying!!

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        1. Rodger Butler‏ @RodgerButler 11 Jun 2017
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          CI yaaaay CI yaaay I wanna be CI yaaay NOCeee NOceeee I want s to beeeee NOC..... 423 863-3382

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        1. The Spy Command‏ @TheSpyCommand 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA @osssociety

          One of the subtle, but powerful, elements of They Were Expendable is how the crew members included their military ranks.

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        1. Glenda Barber‏ @loveusa70 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Always like movies. But a movie is just what it is a movie. A documentary is more realistic.

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        1. Dermot J Hannon‏ @DermotHannon 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          I proved to be a tremendous aid in the security of your nation, saving it.

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        1. Anjou‏ @AnjouG 12 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Always intrigued by the work CIA does behind the scenes. Such documentaries help us get a peek into what can be a thankless job.

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        1. Christoph Hutchinson MD‏ @ChristophHutchi 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Maybe even our president can help out... or maybe not. You guys keep doing your part please. Thank you for your service.

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        1. Sikes‏ @HSykes16 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Follow me back so I can aid in the security of this nation

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        1. Skip Johnston‏ @wahoo1968 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          His film on Midway was brilliant!,

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        1. Angelina Cruz‏ @cruzangelina 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Look at his mansion, this guy is rich!!!

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        1. Epic Preacher‏ @epic_preacher 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Just when you think filmmakers couldn't have a bigger ego they do this. As you can see now we hate celebrities we just like their characters

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        1. Sé Merry Doyle‏ @looplinefilm 11 Jun 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          I directed 'John Ford - Dreaming the Quiet Man' which explored Ford's WW2 films and how the horror he witnessed impacted on 'The Quiet Man'

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