VOA is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Here is a look at VOA's early work and facilities, in the studio and in the field.
VOA Historical Images and Personalities
VOA jazz broadcaster Willis Conover interviews the legendary Louis Armstrong.
Broadcaster Robert Bauer back in 1942. VOA's first broadcasts were in German.
John Houseman, VOA's first Director: 1942-1944
Edward R. Murrow, Director of VOA's parent agency, the U.S. Information Agency. 1961-1964
An early shot of VOA's master control room.
VOA's "modern" master control console, circa 1953.
Broadcasting from Korea in the 1950s.
VOA reporters have traveled wherever necessary to get the story.
The early days in the VOA newsroom.
A group shot of VOA broadcasters. VOA used to be part of the "U.S. Information Agency."