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What was Radio Free Europe?

A. a radio program that was extremely popular in the U.S., because it reported on the rebuilding of Europe after World War II
B. a radio organization funded by the U.S. intended to spread democratic beliefs to countries behind the Iron Curtain
C. a radio program that was extremely popular in Europe, because it reported on events in the U.S. after World War II
D. a radio organization funded by the Soviet Union intended to spread communist beliefs to countries in Western Europe

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B. a radio organization funded by the U.S. intended to spread democratic beliefs to countries behind the Iron Curtain
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Answer:

B. a radio organization funded by the U.S. intended to spread democratic beliefs to countries behind the Iron Curtain

Step-by-step explanation:

The National Committee for a Free Europe (NCFE) created Radio Free Europe (RFE), a front organization of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The mission of NCFE was provide the refugees with a useful outlet for their voice and give them exposure to the modern world.

The main aim of the RFE was to counter communist propaganda.

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