Theodore Geisel, 1904-1991. “Dr. Seuss” Do You Know Who We Are? Theodore Geisel, 1904-1991. “Dr. Seuss” Propaganda Walter Disney, 1901 – 1966 “Mickey Mouse”

WWII was a time for American artists to use their talents to make racist propaganda for the war effort. Cartoons, Movies, Comics, Posters . . . Anti-German & Japanese Pro-U.S. Culture & Production

Propaganda What to look for when examining a picture / cartoon. The Title The Date & Author The images or characters in the picture / cartoon Descriptive words or phrases

Propaganda Message: What is the author trying to say? Title Cigar Dates Message: What is the author trying to say? U.S. was caught by surprise by Japanese Attacks. We should have known better Words - On Fire Images / Characters - Laying down on a couch Blank look on his face – confused U.S. Flag on Hat Image - Weird Cat

Propaganda What to look for when examining a picture / cartoon. The Title The Date & Author The images or characters in the picture / cartoon Descriptive words or phrases Title Author

Propaganda Lets start putting this together? What action is happening? To Whom? Re-read title… What does it tell us? Not one but THREE barns Put it all together. . . What is the author trying to say? Title Author

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