Hitler's Use Of Propaganda During The Holocaust

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The Holocaust was a terrible time for everyone. It was a time full of hate and crime. HItler had used propaganda to spread his view on Aryan supremacy and turn almost every German citizen against the Jews. He used his power over the Nazi party to get almost all Jews executed or sent to concentration camps. Hitler used propaganda of all types. One of the ways he got people's attention was giving speeches broadcast over the radio or on newsreels. He would host these huge gatherings and promise the German people power. He made these promises and he delivered on them, which is what got the German people to trust him. Once Hitler had gained their trust, he used this large audience to his advantage. He declared his hate for the Jews and demanded that Germany be free from any mixed blood. Hitler also had the Nazis control the education system. All Jews were banned. …show more content…
Sure, German people were getting what they wanted such as, land, power, and jobs, but it was at the cost of others. The Jews have suffered and no one said anything or did anything to help them. It was because Hitler played on their fear that if anyone said anything they would get arrested or worse, killed. Now that this time has passed, people look back on the Holocaust and we remember what that kind of hate was. Today, as a young adult in this generation, there are a lot of different types of propaganda because there are different ways to get the news out there. We see it everywhere; tv, social media, and even on the radio but it comes in different ways such as; ads, commercials, and broadcasts. It impact everyone differently, some people fall for it while others are critical of it. But propaganda on the younger generation is dangerous because young adults these days are easily influenced. In conclusion I believe everyone should learn from the Holocaust, learn that we shouldn’t believe everything and we should stand up if we believe something is

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