PROPAGANDA

DURING

WWII

What is propaganda? Is the use of propaganda good or bad

for governments at war? Does propaganda differ from

advertisements?

Goals of American Government on the home front

O Persuade men to join the armyO Persuade citizens to accept rationingO Force total mobilization (women)O Keep FDR in officeO Give money to support the war

Design= includes the colors, symbols, language, and stereotypes

Medium= is a poster, radio address, cartoon, or movie

Purpose= should include what the message of the author is and what is the goal he/she is trying to fulfill

Intended Audience= Who does the creator want to reach? How do you know?

http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/ww2/media/images/posters/shadow.jpg

Dr. Seuss

Other propaganda

EXAMPLES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4UPQ9-jw6M&safety_m

ode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active (bugs)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zoq1gzo_pSg&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active (donald)