William J. Donovan

1883–1959 (age 76)

Intelligence Officer

Biography

Brigadier General William J. Donovan, remembered as the father of American intelligence, crafted the Office of Strategic Services and laid the foundation for modern covert support to allied war efforts. His work drew upon the courage and creativity of civilians and soldiers alike, establishing the vital role espionage would play in the free world’s defense.

After the war he remained a keen voice on national security, believing that the sacrifices of the conflict demanded an unwavering vigilance in peacetime.

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