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=Homepage= = = =Propaganda Techniques:= Some general uses and definitions of propaganda can be found [|here.]

Appealing to American Nationalism:[[image:vintage-war-propaganda-posters01.jpg width="296" height="358" align="right" caption="vintage-war-propaganda-posters01.jpg"]]
This image from WWII is trying to appeal to the American people by using history. This image reminds us that Americans fought for freedom and never gave up that fight. This image suggests that the same fighting spirit still exists and with it America will always fight for liberty, be it our liberty or that of another nation. A viewer is forced to compare themselves to the men and women who fought for liberty so many years ago and feel like they must measure up. The image claims that Americans will __always__ fight. The idea of claiming this as a universal truth has a very romanticized sound to it. Deep down most people want to be heroes and this image tries to stir up those feelings.

Using Sex Appeal:[[image:vintage-war-propaganda-posters17.jpg width="257" height="331" align="right" caption="vintage-war-propaganda-posters17.jpg"]]
Using sex as a selling point has always been generally accepted as an effective way to get people to pay attention to your message. These images are great examples of how sex can be used to make want to enlist. Both of these images are from the WWII era. This first image is an attempt to get people to volunteer for submarine service. At the time submarines were a very dangerous place and most people wanted to avoid a watery grave. This piece of propaganda simply shows a beautiful woman in the arms of a man who decided to brave submarine service. The entire goal of this image to make men think they will appear more attractive to beautiful women if they volunteer for submarine service. Men will also notice the handsome man in the uniform and ideally they will think that somehow become more attractive themselves. The second image uses a different type of sex appeal by causing men to question their masculinity. An attractive woman in uniform will obviously catch the attention of people who see it. This image tries to play with the imagination of men more than anything as it makes men wonder if a woman like that would be interested in them if they joined the Navy.

Glorified Leader:
A common propaganda technique is to depict a leader as greater than other men. By putting an image of a flawless and larger than life leader into the minds of the people it is much easier to get them rallied around them. This specific image depicts revolution leader and intellectual Patrick Henry delivering his famous "Give me Liberty or give me death" quote. Images like this could have been used in order to promote Henry's ideas and give me more respect in the eyes of the people. In the picture Henry is the focal point of the crowd and all eyes are on him. He looks towards the heavens as if receiving divine assistance during his speech. The quote associated with this image is very well known and to the people of the time they heard it as a battle cry against the British and they were willing to rally around a man with such passion.

Pop-Culture References:[[image:poster.US.DestroyThisMadBrute.jpg width="424" height="636" align="right" caption="poster.US.DestroyThisMadBrute.jpg"]]
The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The idea of making references that a general audience will understand makes a great deal of sense when trying to appeal to as many people as possible. Using an already well known character to help get your message across is a lot easier than trying to make an audience identify with a relatively unknown character. This image uses an image of a gorilla to represent the enemy. The gorilla is standing on American soil and holding a half naked woman. This is probably a reference to King Kong. The original King Kong movie was released in 1933 and it was hugely popular. The character of King Kong was already a "bad guy" in the eyes of so many people so it was easy to get the idea of the images. The viewer is supposed to be sympathetic towards the woman and feel inclined to rise up protect America from this threat.

Sources:
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/proptech.htm

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/propaganda-techniques-literature-online-405.html