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title: "Voice of America: US International Broadcaster"
description: "The Voice of America is the US government's official external broadcasting service, providing accurate news worldwide since 1942. Discover its role."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Voice of America is the official external broadcasting service of the United States federal government, funded by Congress and supervised by the U.
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- When was the Voice of America founded and what was its original purpose?
- What is the VOA Charter and when was it enacted?
- How does VOA differ from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty?

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