Early Life
Thompson began his political career before America's entry into World War II when he campaigned against involvement as a member of the German American Bund and the America First Committee. In this role, he came to the attention of Nazi Germany and was appointed as a Special Agent of the Sicherheitsdienst (SD) Overseas Intelligence Unit on July 27, 1941.
After the war, Thompson returned to Yale University in 1946 and completed his studies before embarking on an expedition to Antarctica. This was as part of Operation Highjump under the command of Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd. He would soon befriend Otto Skorzeny and worked alongside him in setting up ODESSA.
Alongside his political activities, Thompson also found work in public relations and this remained his area of employment.
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