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1 World War I Propaganda

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3 Propaganda Definition: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person

4 World War I Propaganda Goal: Popularize the war, get citizens behind the war Committee on Public Information (CPI): first propaganda agency, headed by muckraker George Creel

5 World War I Propaganda CPI created cartoons, paintings, posters, pamphlets, booklets, leaflets and sculptures promoting the war about… – The draft – Rationing – Bond drives(Liberty Bonds) – Victory gardens – “Why We Are Fighting” – “The Meaning of America”

6 World War I Propaganda Propaganda proved to be very effective – Promoted patriotism However, propaganda had negative effects as well – Inflamed hatred of certain groups such as immigrants (especially German) and opponents of the war – Led to the violation of the civil liberties of the above groups

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