Voice of America, the official external radio and television service of the United States federal government, began broadcasting to Germany during World War II.

Voice of America is an international broadcaster funded by the United States government and established in 1942. It is the largest and oldest of the American international broadcasters, producing digital, TV, and radio content in 48 languages for affiliate stations around the world. Its targeted and primary audience is non-Americans outside the American borders, especially those living in countries without press freedom or independent journalism.

The federal government of the United States is the national government of the United States.