(Social & cultural changes) Wartime domestic propaganda Flashcards
What was set up to coordinate film making and recording of wartime activities?
When?
The Office of War Information in 1942
Name 2 directors who made documentaries to celebrate the war effort and boost morale.
John Ford
George Stevens
What were war bonds?
2
A loan to the govt to help fund a war.
They’re marketed directly to citizens as a chance to support the war effort and earn a profit in the process.
Give an example of war bonds becoming successful.
Sept 1942, a ‘bond blitz’ raised more than $800 million after 300 actors worked 18 hour days promoting war bonds throughout America.
What did the military take over?
Disney studios.
How many Disney workers became involved in the production of training films?
90%
What did Disney use to boost morale?
Give evidence.
Popular characters
Der Fuhrer’s Face starring Donald Duck won best animation at the 1943 Oscars.
