A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS
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A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS is a historical nonfiction book by Jennet Conant that explores the World War II intelligence work and early relationship of Julia and Paul Child within the Office of Strategic Services.
All labels observed (1)
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| A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS Context triple: [Jennet Conant, notableWork, A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS]
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A.
Julia Child's diaries
Julia Child's diaries are her personal journals chronicling her experiences, travels, and culinary discoveries, particularly during her years living in France.
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B.
Julia Child & Company
Julia Child & Company is a television cooking series hosted by Julia Child that expanded on her earlier work by showcasing more elaborate dishes, entertaining techniques, and collaborative kitchen demonstrations.
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C.
The White House Family Cookbook
The White House Family Cookbook is a collection of recipes and anecdotes from the kitchens of the White House, offering an insider’s look at the meals and entertaining traditions of U.S. presidents and their families.
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D.
My Secret Life in the CIA
My Secret Life in the CIA is the subtitle of the memoir "The Master of Disguise," which recounts the covert operations and career of former CIA disguise specialist Antonio J. Mendez.
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E.
Roosevelt's Secret War
Roosevelt's Secret War is a historical book by Joseph E. Persico that explores Franklin D. Roosevelt’s extensive use of intelligence, espionage, and covert operations during World War II.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS Target entity description: A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS is a historical nonfiction book by Jennet Conant that explores the World War II intelligence work and early relationship of Julia and Paul Child within the Office of Strategic Services.
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A.
Julia Child's diaries
Julia Child's diaries are her personal journals chronicling her experiences, travels, and culinary discoveries, particularly during her years living in France.
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B.
Julia Child & Company
Julia Child & Company is a television cooking series hosted by Julia Child that expanded on her earlier work by showcasing more elaborate dishes, entertaining techniques, and collaborative kitchen demonstrations.
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C.
The White House Family Cookbook
The White House Family Cookbook is a collection of recipes and anecdotes from the kitchens of the White House, offering an insider’s look at the meals and entertaining traditions of U.S. presidents and their families.
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D.
My Secret Life in the CIA
My Secret Life in the CIA is the subtitle of the memoir "The Master of Disguise," which recounts the covert operations and career of former CIA disguise specialist Antonio J. Mendez.
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E.
Roosevelt's Secret War
Roosevelt's Secret War is a historical book by Joseph E. Persico that explores Franklin D. Roosevelt’s extensive use of intelligence, espionage, and covert operations during World War II.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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historical nonfiction book ⓘ |
| about |
American intelligence history
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Julia Child NERFINISHED ⓘ Office of Strategic Services NERFINISHED ⓘ Paul Child NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Jennet Conant NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| depicts |
overseas service of Julia Child
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overseas service of Paul Child ⓘ wartime intelligence operations ⓘ |
| focusesOnOrganization | Office of Strategic Services NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
biography
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history ⓘ |
| hasSubjectArea |
biographical studies
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intelligence studies ⓘ military history ⓘ |
| hasTitle | A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
early relationship of Julia Child and Paul Child
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intelligence work during World War II ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | third-person ⓘ |
| nonfictionSubject |
Julia Child
NERFINISHED
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Office of Strategic Services NERFINISHED ⓘ Paul Child NERFINISHED ⓘ World War II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| portrays |
personal lives of intelligence officers
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romantic relationship between Julia Child and Paul Child ⓘ |
| setInPeriod | World War II ⓘ |
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Subject: A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS Description of subject: A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS is a historical nonfiction book by Jennet Conant that explores the World War II intelligence work and early relationship of Julia and Paul Child within the Office of Strategic Services.
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