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The War Research Service (WRS) was a civilian agency of the United States government established during World War II to pursue research relating to biological warfare. Established in May 1942 by Secretary of War [[Henry L. Stimson]], the WRS was embedded in the Federal Security Agency, the federal agency that administered Social Security and other New Deal programs in the administration of President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. Headed by [[George W. Merck]], president of the [[Merck & Co.]] pharmaceutical firm, the WRS was headquartered at [[Fort Detrick]], Maryland. The WRS was disbanded in 1944. | The War Research Service (WRS) was a civilian agency of the United States government established during World War II to pursue research relating to biological warfare. Established in May 1942 by Secretary of War [[Henry L. Stimson]], the WRS was embedded in the Federal Security Agency, the federal agency that administered Social Security and other New Deal programs in the administration of President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. Headed by [[George W. Merck]], president of the [[Merck & Co.]] pharmaceutical firm, the WRS was headquartered at [[Fort Detrick]], Maryland. The WRS was disbanded in 1944. | ||
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* National Academies: Committees on Biological Warfare, 1941-1948 | * National Academies: Committees on Biological Warfare, 1941-1948 | ||
* Cutting Edge: A History of Fort Detrick (Chapter 4) | * Cutting Edge: A History of Fort Detrick (Chapter 4) | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 24 August 2025
War Research Service
| Agency Name : | War Research Service (WRS) |
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| Country of Origin : | USA |
| Inception Date: | May 1942 |
| Ending Date: | 1944 |
The War Research Service (WRS) was a civilian agency of the United States government established during World War II to pursue research relating to biological warfare. Established in May 1942 by Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, the WRS was embedded in the Federal Security Agency, the federal agency that administered Social Security and other New Deal programs in the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Headed by George W. Merck, president of the Merck & Co. pharmaceutical firm, the WRS was headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The WRS was disbanded in 1944.
References
[edit | edit source]- National Academies: Committees on Biological Warfare, 1941-1948
- Cutting Edge: A History of Fort Detrick (Chapter 4)
