Donovan with the Office of Strategic Services in the Mediterranean theater. In recognition of his service during this period. he was later awarded the Distinguished Service Medal of the Veterans Association. Upon his return to the United States. he was appointed a special assistant to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization. In that post he made an extensive study of this Nations immigration policies and laws. particularly as they pertained to southern Europe. And in 1946. he was knighted by Pope Pius XII for his humanitarianism. His congressional career began in 1950. with his election to the House of Representatives for the 82d Congress.
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