Holocaust Propaganda Propaganda - deceptive or distorted information that is systematically spread

Two Purposes To create a positive image of Hitler and the Nazi Party To create a negative view of those considered to be enemies, particularly Jews

Hitler’s Propaganda Methods Present simple themes over and over again Appeal to emotion rather than intellect Appeal to a large number of people Focus mainly on one enemy - Claim that this enemy is at the root of all problems

Methods of Propaganda Images – Posters and illustrations Spoken Word – Nazi Speeches and Radio broadcasts; Songs and slogans Printed Word – newspapers, magazines; Academic - school lessons and books Films Party Rallies and meetings

Goals of Pro-Nazi Propaganda To portray Hitler and The Nazi Party as the saviors of Germany To connect the Nazis to a positive and ideal vision of Germany’s future To portray the Nazis as confident, decisive, and overwhelmingly powerful

Propaganda Aimed at Youth To encourage youth to be pro-Hitler To encourage youth to be spies for the Nazis To make young boys want to serve in Hitler’s army

Youthful Idealism Notice the uniforms and the smiles Translation- The German student fights for Hitler and the people

Nazi Propaganda Poster Translation - Youth serve the Fuhrer (Hitler)

Appeals to Traditional Values Translation - German Women Think of Your Children Vote for Hitler”

Power in Numbers A Nazi Rally

Goals of Anti-Jewish Propaganda To blame Jews for every problem facing Germany To reinforce traditional negative ideas about Jews To create a climate of contempt and hatred toward Jews To promote the discrimination, segregation, and elimination of Jews

Nazi propaganda poster blaming Jews for the war

Translation - The Jews are our misfortune! Headlines in a German newspaper

“Jews Get Out!”: A Children’s Game