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Julia Child
Adventurous Julia was one of only a few women who worked for the OSS in Ceylon, and later in China.
Appetite for Adventure:
Years before she learned to cook, Julia Child worked for the OSS during World War II. At the organization's Ceylon office, she filed and routed many classified documents from enemy sources.
Though Child said, "I was not a spy, only a lowly file clerk," she received an Emblem of Meritorious Civilian Service. Her superiors praised her drive and cheerfulness, saying she inspired other workers. These same qualities later made her a hit as a TV chef and beloved American icon. |