The VOA Charter
To protect the integrity of VOA programming and define the
organization's mission, the VOA Charter was drafted in 1960 and later signed
into law (Public Law 94-350) on July 12, 1976, by President Gerald Ford.
It reads:
The long-range interests of the United States are served
by communicating directly with the peoples of the world by radio. To be
effective, the Voice of America must win the attention and respect of listeners.
These principles will therefore govern Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts.
1. VOA will serve as a consistently reliable
and authoritative source of news. VOA news will be accurate, objective,
and comprehensive.
2. VOA will represent America, not any single segment
of American society, and will therefore present a balanced and comprehensive
projection of significant American thought and institutions.
3. VOA will present the policies of the United States
clearly and effectively, and will also present responsible discussions
and opinion on these policies.
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