Propaganda and Wartime

Propaganda The systematic (deliberate, step by step) propagation (Distribution) of a doctrine (Belief System) or cause (Action) or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause. Material disseminated by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause: One sided info used to change hearts and mind

Purpose of Propaganda Organized effort to spread one sided information Meant to change minds (Persuade) Meant to change Behavior (Action) To show an Idealized image To demonize an opponent Propaganda draws on emotion NOT reason!!!

Emotion Used In Propaganda Pride, Patriotism, Love, Tradition, Belonging, Heroism, Determination Fear, Anger, Revenge, Nationalism, Marginalization

US Propaganda Poster circa WW2 Change Behavior to car sharing to save gas

Soviet and Propaganda Posters circa WW2 Idealized Working Soviet Women Demonization of Enemy

Emotions of Propaganda Pride, Patriotism, Love, Tradition, Belonging, Heroism, Determination Fear, Anger, Revenge, Nationalism, Marginalization

Changing values of Nazi Doctors Hippocratic Oath “Do No Harm” (to the Individual) Re-educate using propaganda Sprit of fear Feeling part of the larger community Subjugate personal feelings for the state

Do no harm to the State