Arthur Schlesinger Jr Served in the World War II
Famous historian and author Arthur Schlesinger Jr. is known for his literary works like ‘The Imperial Presidency’ and ‘The Age of Jackson.’ He served President Kennedy as a special assistant and a court historian from 1961 to 1963.
However, most people did not know that he wanted to serve his country in World War II but failed the medical admission test. He was later inducted to the Office of Strategic Services (later CIA) as an intelligence analyst. He lent his expertise to various committees of the agency which also included a psychological warfare program. The program was designed to disorient the men of the enemy into surrendering to the United States.
In the picture: (Original Caption) Kennedy Looks in on a Friend. Cambridge, Massachusetts: President-elect John F. Kennedy is greeted by Harvard professor Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., (right) at the professor’s residence here, January 9. Kennedy came here after attending the annual meeting of the Harvard Board of Overseers. Photo Credit Getty Images