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OSS

American  
Or O.S.S.
  1. Office of Strategic Services: a U.S. government intelligence agency during World War II.


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The brothers produced the 1950s-style spy spoof "OSS 117" series and cult comedy "Brice de Nice", as well as a thriller based on former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's rise to power, "Conquest".

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

In addition, the OSS Society led a successful effort to have a Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the OSS — signed into law on Dec. 14, 2016.

From Washington Times Oct. 30, 2023

Photographer’s description: “With the rain and cold temperatures lately, I decided to revisit macrophotography. Image taken inside. Sony a7c, Sony G, OSS 90 mm macro lens, f/2.8, 1.3 sec, ISO 50, tripod.”

From Seattle Times Feb. 8, 2023

The brothers received their orders from none other than the director John Ford, then head of the OSS field photographic unit and a major driver of the Hollywood war effort.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2023

Berg wrote up his report on the mission and sent it to the OSS.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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