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Mary V. Quinn
S. Pritchard
AP Language
15 March 2011
Propaganda Outline
I. Popular Examples
A. Propaganda is used in politics to convince people to vote for a certain
person, join a party, or support a cause.
B. In entertainment it can be used to influence people to believe
stereotypes, or unrealistic things about life.
C. Propaganda can also be used to convince people that they need
certain things to live, for example advertising.
II. Entertainment
A. Propaganda is all over the TV, especially in news-related politics and
advertising.
B. The “Why We Fight” series shows the Nazi propaganda machine.
C. An example of propaganda in cartoons is a picture of a couple watching
TV and the only thing on the screen is the word “LIES”, to imply that anything
seen on TV is not truthful
III. World War II.
A. According to Hitler "The most brilliant propagandist technique will yield
no success unless one fundamental principle become interested in joining the
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army. le is borne in mind constantly - it must confine itself to a few points and
repeat them over and over
B. Around 2000 the United States government created and freely
distributed a video game known as America's Army, in order to get the young
players to the stated intention of the game is to encourage players to become
interested in joining the U.S. Army
C. This inspiring quote spurred on the war spirit and was the first
Japanese World War II slogan alluding to the Emperor. “Eight corner of the World
under one roof.” By Hakko Ichiu
IV. Vietnam
A. The North Vietnamese portrayed the conflict as one between an
imperialist United States and an indigenous South Vietnamese
insurgency that was receiving the noncombat support of North Vietnam
and its allies. This view presented the South Vietnamese as puppets of
the U.S.
B. The U.S artillery poster from 1971 is a perfect example of American
war propaganda because it says that the men of the country support
America no matter what: “Any time, day or night, good weather or bad."
C. By 1954, despite official propaganda presenting the war as a "crusade
against communism". War in Indochina was still growing unpopular
with the French public.
V. Modern Examples
A. Comedians
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1. Jon Stewart is an example of propaganda because he brings
humor to political leaders and political news.
2. The example of propaganda for Bill Maher is a poster saying that
“If you ride alone you, you ride with Hitler”. This has the effect of making
something as innocent as riding in a car alone and making it seem like your
spending time with a violent killer.
B. Television
1. The Simpsons is more than an entertaining cartoon, it shows
truth about human nature and displays observations that great philosophers
made.
2. South Park shows stereotypes about certain classes of people
through entertainment and television.
C. Movies
1. Colors was a movie that was recognized for its realistic view of
gangs in L.A.
2. Wag the Dog satires how naïve society is and how people's
reaction to propaganda encourages the media to produce more and more.