Nazi Propaganda Flashcards
In 1939 what percentage of the population of Germany had radio sets
70%
What sort of messages and themes were constantly seen in propaganda
Identifies perfection in Aryan race and therefore what is NOT
Jews seen as greedy and genetically imperfect
Hitler seen as the last hope superior to weak Weimar who stabbed the people in the back
Attacks communism and other parties, encouraged joining Nazism
Aryans long lasting, traditional mothers unlike weimar culture women
Give examples of how the rest of the world would see Germany with Hitler as Führer
Berlin hosted 1936 olympic games showing Germany as wealthy and powerful, many successful German athletes
Committee would have voted for Germany showing a worldwide impact
Intimidating Nazi architecture was created by Albert Speer
Give specific examples of propaganda where Hitler is shown to be ‘God-like’ to the people
Triumph of the Will (Triumph des Willens) directed by Leni Riefenstahl filmed one year after Hitler came to power
Hitler is shown as a Messiah watching over everyone and he will last
It was projected in public places, collective euphoria
Hitler gave speeches at the Nuremburg Rallys, empowering people
In 1935 how many people heard Hitler’s speeches
What was done to make sure everyone stopped to hear them
Audience estimated at 56m out of 70m population of Germany
Key speeches were announced with sirens to allow work to stop
Examples of festivals, celebrations in Nazi Germany
They attract people so they feel important and remain loyal, vital in the war effort
Feb founding of the Nazi party day
April Hitlers birthday, army parades
Sept Reich party day, week rally at Nuremburg
How did Nazis control radio
Control of all stations
Millions of cheap radios (people’s receiver) cannot pick up foreign broadcasts
Loudspeaker pillars in public squares
Local radio wardens encouraged spread of radio announcements and ensured they were obeyed
How did Nazis control film
Over a thousand films made
Propaganda films: Jud Süss, Ohm Kruger
Triumph of the will (1934 Nuremberg rally) Riefenstahl
Olympiade (1936 Berlin games) Riefenstahl
How did Nazis control newspapers
Controlled publishers, censored news
Der Stürmer anti Semitic magazine
Propaganda ministry issued daily orders to newspapers
Some Nazi newspapers threatened people who cancelled subscription
How did Nazis control art and culture
Musicians, writers had to be members of Reich chamber of culture (Goebbels) to work
Some left Germany in protest while others made their work Nazi
1933 students encouraged to burn anti-German and Jewish books
What was Nazi opinion on previous cultures
Undermined traditional German values
