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Voice of America

Voice of America (VOA or VoA) is an international broadcaster, funded by the United States federal government and established in 1942. It is the largest and oldest of the US's existing international broadcasters, producing digital, TV, and radio content in 48 languages for affiliate stations around the world. Its targeted and primary audience is…

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Founded
February 1, 1942; 84 years ago (1942-02-01)
Headquarters
Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building
Location
Washington, D.C., United States
Abbreviation
VOA or VoA
Budget
US$267.5 million (Fiscal year 2023)
Defunct
March 15, 2025; 17 months ago (2025-03-15) End of news reporting June 20, 2025; 14 months ago (2025-06-20) Reduced to statutory minimum function

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related to World War II · 57
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related to Post–Cold War · 41
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related to Transmission facilities · 36
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related to Changes during the first Trump administration · 31
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related to Kurdistan and Iran · 26
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related to Editorial policies · 22
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related to Agencies · 19
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related to Israel and Palestine · 18
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related to China · 14
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related to Internet era · 14
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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Voice of AmericaAbbreviationVOA or VoA1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaBudgetUS$267.5 million (Fiscal year 2023)1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaDefunctMarch 15, 2025; 17 months ago (2025-03-15) End of news reporting June 20, 2025; 14 months ago (2025-06-20) Reduced to statutory minimum function1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaDirectorMichael Abramowitz1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaFoundedFebruary 1, 1942; 84 years ago (1942-02-01)1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaHeadquartersWilbur J. Cohen Federal Building1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaLocationWashington, D.C., United States1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaStaff~200 (2025)1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaTypeState-funded international broadcaster1.00infobox
Voice of AmericaWebsitewww.voanews.com (Old) editorials.voa.gov (Current)1.00infobox
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