Holocaust Propaganda

Propaganda - deceptive or distorted information that is systematically spread

Two Purposes

• To create a positive image of Hitler and the Nazi Party

• To create a negative view of those considered to be enemies, particularly Jews

Hitler’s Propaganda Methods

• Present simple themes over and over again

• Appeal to emotion rather than intellect

• Appeal to a large number of people• Focus mainly on one enemy - Claim

that this enemy is at the root of all problems

Methods of Propaganda

• Images – Posters and illustrations

• Spoken Word – Nazi Speeches and Radio broadcasts; Songs and slogans

• Printed Word – newspapers, magazines; Academic - school lessons and books

• Films

• Party Rallies and meetings

Goals of Pro-Nazi Propaganda

• To portray Hitler and The Nazi Party as the saviors of Germany

• To connect the Nazis to a positive and ideal vision of Germany’s future

• To portray the Nazis as confident, decisive, and overwhelmingly powerful

Propaganda Aimed at Youth

• To encourage youth to be pro-Hitler

• To encourage youth to be spies for the Nazis

• To make young boys want to serve in Hitler’s army

Youthful IdealismNotice the uniforms and the smiles

Translation- The German student fights for Hitler and the people

Nazi Propaganda

Poster

Translation - Youth serve the Fuhrer (Hitler)

Appeals to Traditional Values

Translation - German Women Think of Your

Children

Vote for Hitler”

Power in NumbersA Nazi Rally

Goals of Anti-Jewish Propaganda

• To blame Jews for every problem facing Germany

• To reinforce traditional negative ideas about Jews

• To create a climate of contempt and hatred toward Jews

• To promote the discrimination, segregation, and elimination of Jews

Nazi propaganda

poster blaming

Jews for the war

Translation - The Jews are our misfortune!

Headlines in a

German newspaper

“Jews Get Out!”: A Children’s Game