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The origins of the term 'national security', and actress Merle Oberon's false identity

The origins of the term 'national security', and actress Merle Oberon's false identity

The term 'national security' wasn't always around. It was invented, effectively, by US President Franklin D Roosevelt, as a call to Americans to get involved in WW2. And Hollywood actress Merle Oberon had to hide her South Asian origins in 1930s London and America, in order to work in movies and remain in America.

Late Night Live — Full program podcast · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

May 29, 202554m 2s

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The term 'national security' wasn't always around. It was invented, effectively, by US President Franklin D Roosevelt, as a call to Americans to get involved in WW2. And Hollywood actress Merle Oberon had to hide her South Asian origins in 1930s London and America, in order to work in movies and remain in America.