1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Dr. Seuss Goes to War
Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo

6. Dr. Seuss and the Japanese

7. On isolationism…

9. An advertisement for war bonds

11. Dr. Seuss and the Nazis

12. On appeasement

15. On a cult of personality…

16. Dr. Seuss and Russia

17. On alliances…

18. On dinner…

20. Disney in the War