| − | In early 1942 after the United States became involved in World War II, Marzani joined the OSS, the predecssor organization of the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA). Marzani worked under Colonel [[William J. Donovan]] from 1942-1945 in the Analysis Branch. While at the OSS Marzani worked closely with a group of Soviet agents [http://www.nsa.gov/venona/releases/08_Jun_1943_m7_p1.gif][http://www.nsa.gov/venona/releases/08_Jun_1943_m7_p2.gif] managed by [[Eugene Dennis]], who later became CPUSA General Secretary. In 1945 Marzani transferred to the [[Department of State]], where he worked as the Deputy Chief of the Presentation Division of the Office of Intelligence. Marzani's handled the preparation of top-secret reports, dealing with statistics, and communications in all forms of media. He also picked the targets for the [[Doolittle raid]] on Tokyo, which took place on April 18, 1942. | + | In early 1942 after the United States became involved in World War II, Marzani joined the OSS, the predecssor organization of the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA). Marzani worked under Colonel [[William J. Donovan]] from 1942–1945 in the Analysis Branch. While at the OSS Marzani worked closely with a group of Soviet agents [http://www.nsa.gov/venona/releases/08_Jun_1943_m7_p1.gif][http://www.nsa.gov/venona/releases/08_Jun_1943_m7_p2.gif] managed by [[Eugene Dennis]], who later became CPUSA General Secretary. In 1945 Marzani transferred to the [[Department of State]], where he worked as the Deputy Chief of the Presentation Division of the Office of Intelligence. Marzani's handled the preparation of top-secret reports, dealing with statistics, and communications in all forms of media. He also picked the targets for the [[Doolittle raid]] on Tokyo, which took place on April 18, 1942. |
| − | In January 1947 Marzani's was indicted on fraud charges, receiving government pay while concealing CPUSA membership. Marzani was convicted on 22 June 1947, but nine counts were overturned on appeal, while the [[Supreme Court]] split 4-4 on a rare rehearing the last two charges. Marzani served thirty-two months of a thirty-six month sentence. | + | In January 1947 Marzani's was indicted on fraud charges, receiving government pay while concealing CPUSA membership. Marzani was convicted on 22 June 1947, but nine counts were overturned on appeal, while the [[Supreme Court]] split 4–4 on a rare rehearing the last two charges. Marzani served thirty-two months of a thirty-six month sentence. |
| | In prison, Marzani began work on a book blaming [[President Truman]] for starting the Cold War. Caught in 1950 attempting to smuggle out of prison a manuscript, Marzani was placed in solitary confinement for seven months. The book was published in 1952 as ''We Can Be Friends: The Origins of the Cold War''. | | In prison, Marzani began work on a book blaming [[President Truman]] for starting the Cold War. Caught in 1950 attempting to smuggle out of prison a manuscript, Marzani was placed in solitary confinement for seven months. The book was published in 1952 as ''We Can Be Friends: The Origins of the Cold War''. |