Propaganda is the dissemination of information- facts, rumors, half-truths, lies, arguments- to influence public opinion

Propaganda is meant to manipulate other people's beliefs, attitudes, or actions by means of symbols (words, gestures, banners, monuments, music, clothing, insignia, hairstyles, designs on coins and postage stamps, and so forth

The aim of propaganda is to influence people's opinions actively, rather than to merely communicate the facts about something. For example, propaganda might be used to garner either support or disapproval of a certain position, rather than to simply present the position. What separates propaganda from "normal" communication is in the subtle, often insidious, ways that the message attempts to shape opinion. For example, propaganda is often presented in a way that attempts to deliberately evoke a strong emotion, especially by suggesting non-logical (or non-intuitive) relationships between concepts.

Name an example of propaganda…

Leaflets TV shows/Radio Broadcasts Articles Cartoons Songs Posters Advertising

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Create a fictional piece of propaganda. You can draw a poster, write a speech, plan out a commercial or TV show, etc.

Due tomorrow The class will vote on the best piece of

propaganda tomorrow. Winner gets bonus points!

During WWI, most Americans support isolationism

Woodrow Wilson creates the Committee on Public Information› Headed by George Creel› Purpose= To gain American support for

intervention into the war› Four Minute Men, Posters, Cartoons,

NAZIs believe that propaganda is a vital tool in achieving their goals

Hitler puts Joseph Goebels in charge of the Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda› All journalists, writers and artists register› Spread deliberately false information;

known as the “Big Lie”

In the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, psychological operations tactics (PsyOps) were employed to demoralize the Taliban and to win the sympathies of the Afghan population.

At least six EC-130E Commando Solo aircraft were used to jam local radio transmissions and transmit replacement propaganda messages.

Leaflets were also dropped throughout Afghanistan, offering rewards for Osama bin Laden and other individuals, portraying Americans as friends of Afghanistan and emphasizing various negative aspects of the Taliban.