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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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