Word: propaganda
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...controversial Boston University journalism program to train Afghan rebels was part of a covert CIA propaganda effort, according to a published report this week...
...Globe also said BU was involved in a domestic propaganda effort. Maitre in 1983 produced a documentary on the Nicaraguan freedom fighters, portions of which were aired in the U.S. to bolster support for contra...
While no one has accused BU of violating the law in connection with the programs, press experts have said they thought the university erred in accepting propaganda monies...
Nieman Foundation head Howard Simons said he "thought it was wrong [of B.U.] to engage in a program like that. You ought not teach journalism students that it is o.k. to work for a propaganda agency...
...administration officials disputed charges that the program involved a domestic information campaign. "The NSC has no domestic propaganda campaigns. We are not aware of this relationship," said Bill Harlow, assistant press secretary at the White House...