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Propaganda is a soft weapon; You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements. All lies and jest, still, a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards
the rest. |
Painting by Col. C Ross Greening (circa
1945) |
Current newspaper headlines and TV news shows declare:
GOVERNMENT FEARS LACK OF CITIZEN UNITY and POLARIZED LEGISLATORS AND THEIR
CONSTITUENTS BOG DOWN CONGRESS.
The President privately expresses fears that if and when this country must face a grave threat, the people’s lack of cohesiveness could lead to catastrophe. In order to gather information and formulate direction, the President has commissioned a team of four individuals to study the highly successful U.S. propaganda campaign of World War II - a movement that galvanized the nation and helped steer it through a precarious time. The President wants recommendations on the potential for successfully utilizing a similar campaign now …should circumstances in the country warrant it.
 Fligelman's Department Store 5th V War Loan Window Display Helena, Montana June 14, 1944 Photograph by Jorud Photo Shop, Helena, MT Credit: Montana Historical Society, Helena PAc 76-84 |
 Fligelman's Department Store Marine Window Display Helena, Montana May 15, 1944 Photograph by Jorud Photo Shop, Helena, Montana Credit: Montana Historical Society, Helena PAc 76-84 |
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