Propaganda, by definition, is information, biased or otherwise, that is used to promote a specific cause. This tactic has been used by politicians of centuries now, most commonly found in this era of technology. America was no exception to this, as it has used thousands of advertisements, drawings, television ads, etcetera, to publicize their cause. The propaganda during World War II gave many advantages to the United States of America by getting women into the workforce, inciting vengefulness into the people, and informing people about what was going on during the war.
The United States were greatly benefited by propaganda during World War II by getting women into the workforce. There was an idea, called the "Rosie the Riveter" campaign. …show more content…
According to the article "Propaganda on the Radio during World War II", Don Love, the author, mentions this: "The power of radio should not be underestimated because during World War II it also became a great source for the US to send propaganda messages to help build support for the war." (Love Paragraph 2/16). The author also observed this: "Franklin D. Roosevelt, president from 1933-1944, was well known for his “fireside chats” with the American people that began in 1933. These chats were meant to simulate friends sitting together around a fire talking. He had a calming tone that helped keep Americans calm, and the chats convinced people to do what was needed to win the war. The radio allowed the president to reach millions of people in a way that had never happened before and helped him spread the positive messages people needed to hear." (Love Paragraph 3/17). Roosevelt, among others, used the radio to directly talk to everyone listening on the radio. These people spoke their message, stated previously in other paragraphs, to support the U.S. Military, which included the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, and Air Force, whether through new soldiers, or through supporting financially and giving whatever the army needed. It calmed people down, but, at the same time, enraged them with the thought of all the
The United States were greatly benefited by propaganda during World War II by getting women into the workforce. There was an idea, called the "Rosie the Riveter" campaign. …show more content…
According to the article "Propaganda on the Radio during World War II", Don Love, the author, mentions this: "The power of radio should not be underestimated because during World War II it also became a great source for the US to send propaganda messages to help build support for the war." (Love Paragraph 2/16). The author also observed this: "Franklin D. Roosevelt, president from 1933-1944, was well known for his “fireside chats” with the American people that began in 1933. These chats were meant to simulate friends sitting together around a fire talking. He had a calming tone that helped keep Americans calm, and the chats convinced people to do what was needed to win the war. The radio allowed the president to reach millions of people in a way that had never happened before and helped him spread the positive messages people needed to hear." (Love Paragraph 3/17). Roosevelt, among others, used the radio to directly talk to everyone listening on the radio. These people spoke their message, stated previously in other paragraphs, to support the U.S. Military, which included the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, and Air Force, whether through new soldiers, or through supporting financially and giving whatever the army needed. It calmed people down, but, at the same time, enraged them with the thought of all the