Second World War Propaganda Analysis

During this time was utilized to generate many different outcomes, whether it was to get young men to enlist, to promote the use of rations, or as in this poster, to get people to buy Liberty Bonds to support the war time effort. The people who created this type of propaganda played on the fears and frustrations of the American people to try and persuade them to help us win the war. Because the American people as a whole were in such a vulnerable and impressionable state due to the loss from the war, the propaganda was extremely successful. It is stated in an article by Authentic History that “farm production increased by twenty-five percent, and food exports to the Allies tripled.” This shows that citizens took the rations seriously, farmers worked harder to meet the demand of the soldiers, and that the encouragement from the government and the propaganda posters helped keep supplies coming and ultimately helped the Allied Powers win the

On December 7th 1942, the day before Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) delivered his speech to Congress to ask them to go to war with Japan, The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Over 2000 American lives were lost from one of the most deceptive attacks the United States of America has ever undergone. FDR’s central purpose of his “Pearl Harbor address to the nation” speech is to try to persuade Congress to go to war with Japan. He develops this argument through characterizing japan and the nature of attack, showing the extent and danger of the attack, Reassuring the public and at the same time builds support, finally by his use of rhetoric.

A beautiful thing happened after Pearl Harbor, something that probably wouldn’t happen again given the competing interests of the day: The country united. Within hours of the attack, America moved quickly to attain a war footing, establishing itself as the arsenal of democracy and changing the culture of the country seemingly overnight in the process. Things would not be the same for the United States, and wouldn’t be for a long time to come. My parents said at that time “everything went for the war,” meaning all things came to be viewed through the prism of the allied war effort and America’s cause on both fronts. American sentiment toward the war changed radically and seemingly overnight.

Their moment to shine came on December 7, 1941, “A date in which will live in infamy” as proclaimed by President Franklin Roosevelt the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese air force and navy (Roosevelt). But the Japanese badly miscalculated the psychological effect of their surprise attack at Pearl Harbor that unified a divided people and aroused the United States to wage a total, not a limited war (Stewart, 166). The United States was finally pushed

The event did not only leave a mark in American history but also, as the shocking moment it was, its impact was visible in many other aspects of American society. Before the attack, the war that was going on in Europe was seen as something that had nothing to do with the US. Americans did not expect their involvement at all. However, once the Pearl Harbor attack took place, war became an important matter in American attitudes to the point of becoming ‘their culture’. The war effort became the household reality (Morella, 2012).

Propaganda during World War II was very diverse, it impacted the world greatly. Propaganda had an overall negative and positive impact on the lives and political aspects in different countries. Propaganda is information spread around the world to persuade the society's views on the war. Countries would often target other governments and societies. People would react either positively or negatively it depended on how the topic was presented. Even though propaganda is not as prominent in our society today, it is still their.

During World War II propaganda was ubiquitous. It consisted of a wide range of carriers including leaflets, radio, television, and most importantly posters. Posters were used based on their appeal: they were colorful, creative, concise, and mentally stimulating. Posters often portrayed the artist's views on the war. They demonstrated the artist concern for the war, their hopes for the war, and reflected the way enemies were envisioned. Posters also show a nations political status: they reflect a nations allies and enemies, how the nation saw itself, and its greatest hopes and fears of the war.

At 7:55 a.m. on Sunday December 7, 1941, The Japanese Empire bombed America’s navel base in Hawaii without warning or a formal declaration of war. Japan did not see this attack as foolish and did not think of the consequences of this mistake. The war began in 1939 and wouldn’t last long after the United States was forcefully brought into it. This was the end of neutrality and the beginning of World War II for the United States. The attack on Pearl Harbor not only affected the course of the Second World War, but it also affected America. The safety that America once felt was gone, our economy was changed, Japanese- Americans suffered, and our opinion of the war took a total turn.

Another form of propaganda used by Americans during World War II were speeches. One such speech, Four Freedoms, was given by Roosevelt during his 1941 State of the Union Address before the United States officially joined the war. It outlined the four freedoms that would be guaranteed to all people across the world: “the freedom of speech; freedom of worship; freedom from want; and freedom from fear” (Foley 58). And since Americans believed that the U.S. was a symbol

World War II was a traumatic event that is known to be the darkest times in American and European history. It was estimated between 60 to 80 million people had lost their lives during time of battle. Before the United States was involved in the war, the country entered a state of isolationism. Americans saw the war was Europe’s problem and wished to stay out of it. However, as the situation in Europe became more urgent, this edged the United States closer to entering the war. The breaking point was, of course, Japan’s sudden attack on Pearl Harbor. Tensions between the United States and Japan had increased consistently years before the attack.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and “Hitler declared War on the United States four days after Pearl Harbor” (Spielvogel 616). Papa said, “The war was everything”. There were billboards, posters, and radio shows only on the war. There were posters that portrayed Americans as good and the Germans as bad. Billboard had phrases such as “Loose Lips sink Ships”. Posters with pictures of “Rosy the Riveter” and “Wendy the Welder” encouraged the woman who build ships and planes like my great grandmother, Martha Yates, for the Allied Forces (Spielovogel, 619). Papa can remember listening to the radio for the battle locations and the casualties every night. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had “Fireside Chats” about how the war was going and how they as Americans needed to stick together. The war was the only thing people talked about and everyone was part of the war effort. In second grade, he would collect dimes which he would bring to school for the war cause. He recalls searching the trash piles in the junkyard to collect the metal from toothpaste containers

Self-Defense, Abuse of Power, and Best Interest: A Study in American Involvement in World War II from Pearl Harbor to the Atomic Bomb

Leading into the American involvement in World War II, American ideas were harsh. The United States turned to isolationism instead of involvement. Most Americans opposed taking a role in the war. Many even opposed any aid to help those countries who were in war. The diplomacy of isolationism quickly changed after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Introduction Theme 4 – Individual Development and Identity Theme 7 – Production, Distribution, and Consumption U.S. Isolationism/Neutrality Theme 1 – Culture and Cultural Diversity US Declares War Theme 4 – Individual Development and Identity Life in the US During WWII Theme 1 – Culture and Cultural Diversity Theme 4 – Individual Development and Identity Theme 7 – Production, Distribution, and Consumption Life in the US During WWII (Japanese Internment) Theme 1 – Culture and Cultural Diversity Theme 4 – Individual Development and Identity What were the causes of WWII? How did the agreements signed after World War I influence World War II? Why did America move from a stance of isolation to intervention by 1940?

Only a day after Pearl Harbor had been attacked, we declared war on the Empire of Japan. Even if Congress declares war on a country, the public may not completely agree with the government. “It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.” (Franklin D. Roosevelt, “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”) This spurred the American people into wanting to go to war with Japan because it played on the emotions of being betrayed. After he had given this speech, millions of americans signed up for the service out of their own