A look at pro-war propaganda through the eyes of you favorite cartoons Cartoons at War! A look at pro-war propaganda through the eyes of you favorite cartoons
1941 Hitler has conquered most of Europe Operation Barbarossa – Surprise invasion of Russia Signed the Tripartite Pact with Japan and Italy United States remains neutral Relations with Japan and Germany quickly deteriorating Many feel war is inevitable
Propaganda Communication used to influence people to support an opinion Several types Bandwagon Testimonial Fallacy Demonizing the enemy Flag waiving Stereotyping Cartoons employ a number of different propaganda techniques
War cartoons Public opinion became stronger, both by pro and anti war Americans Propaganda became a powerful tool to sway American sentiment toward war War bonds – Investment in the war effort which returns a small profit Executive Order 9066 – Issued by President Roosevelt calling for the capture an internment of Japanese Americans during World War II Famous cartoonists like Dr. Seuss, Friz Freling, and the Disney company used familiar characters and familiar drawing styles to help steer Americans toward War
Dr. Seuss Goes to War Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo
Dr. Seuss and the Japanese
On isolationism…
An advertisement for war bonds
Dr. Seuss and the Nazis
On appeasement
On a cult of personality…
Dr. Seuss and Russia
On alliances…
On dinner…
Disney in the War
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