WWII PropagandaWWII Propaganda

Justin McCreary

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Purpose• WII propaganda had many purposes

during the war.

• They demonized the enemy.

• Encouraged viewers to buy war bonds/pay their taxes.

• Also helped to relieve the tension of the War.

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Activity

• Look at the WWII poster.

• What message is it trying to send?

• Who is the message intended for?

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Stereotype Activity

• Look at this poster.

• What is stereotypical about this poster.

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Herman “Fatso” Goering • Hitler’s appointed

successor.

• Commander of the German Air Force.

• Nazi officer used in Propaganda films.

• Portrayed as fat, with a ridiculous number of medals on his chest.

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Herr meets Hare

• Cartoon that puts Bugs Bunny in Germany.

• Made fun of Hitler and Herman “Fatso” Goering.

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With the Following Slides

• Consider the Following Questions:

– What the purpose of the propaganda?

– Who is it’s target audience?

– Who are they demonizing/mocking?

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Der Fueher’s Face

• Cartoon• Put Donald Duck in

Nazi controlled territory.

• Mocked the Nazi party.

• Made people remember freedoms they may have taken for granted.

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Education For Death• Cartoon based on

anti-Nazi book by Gregor Ziemer.

• Tells the story of one of Hitler’s “children.”

• From their birth to their death in war.

• Both comical and serious.

• Portrays Hitler as a cruel leader.

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Reason and Emotion• Made during the war

by Walt Disney.• Purpose to remind

people not to let their emotions overtake their common sense.

• Hitler used as an example of someone who controls people with emotions.

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Spirit of ‘43• Encourages people

to pay their taxes for the war effort.

• Blames Hitler for the increase in taxes.

• States when you spend money on something you don’t need, you’re helping the axis. 11

Draftee Duck• Cartoon that had

Daffy Duck in fear from the draft board.

• Released in the final year of the war.

• Made in celebration of America’s growing victory.

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