The Role Of Propaganda In World War II

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Throughout the course of human history, propaganda helps government make the people believe in their own nation and to win World War II. As previously stated, it is used at different times, for different purpose, reasons, and it comes in a wide variety of forms. Three persuasive propaganda techniques used during that time were beautiful people, name calling, and plain folk. For a start, beautiful people form of propaganda intentionally includes celebrities or attractive people to promote idea or product. In World War II, poster of boxer Joe Luis “We are going to do our part… and we will win because we were in god’s side” is one of the most famous propaganda “beautiful people” in 1942. Secondly, name calling propaganda bring a negative

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