Propaganda and World War 2

Opening Questions What is Propaganda? What do you believe were the uses of Propaganda in World War 2? How does a person create effective Propaganda?

The definition found at prop·a·gan·da /ˌprɒpəˈgændə/ Show Spelled[prop-uh-gan-duh] Show IPA noun 1. information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc. 2. the deliberate spreading of such information, rumors, etc. 3. the particular doctrines or principles propagated by an organization or movement. 4. Roman Catholic Church. a. a committee of cardinals, established in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV, having supervision over foreign missions and the training of priests for these missions. b. a school (College of Propaganda) established by Pope Urban VIII for the education of priests for foreign missions. 5. Archaic. an organization or movement for the spreading of propaganda.

Some other thoughts about Propaganda

“No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth.” ― John F. Kennedy jpg

“But the most brilliant propagandist technique will yield no success unless one fundamental principle is borne in mind constantly and with unflagging attention. It must confine itself to a few points and repeat them over and over. Here, as so often in this world, persistence is the first and most important requirement for success.” ― Adolf Hitler Mein Kamf Chap 6 yZsBYBGV8/TY_TnEB6yEI/AAAAAAAABAs/C 5ijBWwuU-g/s1600/Adolf+Hitler.jpg

Why were the sides at war? Watch the following clips and then share what causes of World War II are shared and what was the mood of the countries shown.

With this in mind after your discussion fill out the SCIM-C worksheet for the following image

But war is not only fought with bullets…. It is fought with words Words are needed to rally your people, to give them simple clear messages on what your goals are in the conflict

Words are also needed to show your enemy in the worst possible light, you need you people to be ok with the idea of killing others So how did the powers involved in World War II try to portray each other?

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Winston Churchill….

Japan

United States

Even Dr. Seuss helped

United Kingdom

And each side had their own messages to give

Whether it was to join U.S.

Germany

Sometimes to give either support or messages to their own people

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U.S.

Germany

One more important theme that was covered Be careful when you talk

Now it is your turn. Fill out the sheet your teacher has handed you on the front, then turn it over and write a caption for each poster and make a prediction as to which country created it.