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What is propaganda?

What is propaganda?. Propaganda. “Ideas, information, or other material disseminated to win people over to a given doctrine” The American Heritage Dictionary Any form of communication that sends a message Used by governments during WWII. Propaganda Can Be. A poster. Propaganda Can Be….

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What is propaganda?

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  1. What is propaganda?

  2. Propaganda • “Ideas, information, or other material disseminated to win people over to a given doctrine” • The American Heritage Dictionary • Any form of communication that sends a message • Used by governments during WWII

  3. Propaganda Can Be... • A poster

  4. Propaganda Can Be… • A song • Click on the radio to hear “Bonds Today” • See “Supplemental Information”

  5. Propaganda Can Be... • A radio broadcast • Click on the radio to hear Axis Sally • See “Supplemental Information”

  6. Propaganda Can Be… • A schoolbook • Click on the book to see a 5th grade German Biology text (in English) from 1942 • See “Supplemental Information”

  7. OWI US Propaganda on the Homefront • Office of War Information • promoted patriotism • civilian morale • consumer shortages

  8. Sewing Machines Sewing Machines -- you want ‘em, we’ve got ‘em! Better hurry before they’re gone! Big Roy’s 1876 Main Street Propaganda vs. Advertising • Intent • persuade • honesty • Audience • awareness • Originator • known vs. unknown

  9. Propaganda in our midst • Billboards • Flyers • Brochures • Television • Radio • etc.

  10. Propaganda and the Military • Demoralizing messages • radio shows • Desert Storm • Boost morale • Allied broadcasts • make service attractive

  11. Propaganda and the Military (cont.) • Selective Training and Service Act • 1940 • first peacetime draft • all men aged 21 to 35

  12. Examples Either a German or a Christian You cannot be both The Greatest Mother in the World

  13. Examples Don’t Let That Shadow Reach Them • Informing the public • What shadow? • What does it mean?

  14. Examples • Promoting support for War effort in the face of shortages • Promoting Racism

  15. Examples • Who is he? • What is the message? “Keep him out of America” • Who is he?

  16. Assignment • Give 2 types of propaganda used during World War II and explain why it was used • Tips • tell whom the intended audience was • give examples • illustrate, if desired • complete sentences! • proper grammar and spelling!

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