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What was the purpose of Iva Toguri D'Aquino's radio broadcasts?

  • To entertain and demoralize Allied troops

  • To support the Japanese war effort

  • To promote peace between Japan and the Allies

  • To provide news updates for Japanese citizens

Answer

Iva Toguri D'Aquino's radio broadcasts on The Zero Hour radio show were intended to entertain and demoralize Allied troops in the South Pacific during World War II. Despite this, U.S. Department of Justice officials later described her broadcasts as "innocuous."
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