American propaganda during World War II
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During active American involvement in World War II (1941–45), propaganda was used to increase support for the war and commitment to an Allied victory. Using a vast array of media, propagandists instigated hatred for the enemy and support for America's allies, urged greater public effort for war production and victory gardens, persuaded people to save some of their material so that more material could be used for the war effort, and sold war bonds. Patriotism became the central theme of advertising throughout the war, as large scale campaigns were launched to sell war bonds, promote efficiency in factories, reduce ugly rumors, and maintain civilian morale. The war consolidated the advertising industry's role in American society, deflecting earlier criticism.
See also
- United States home front during World War II
- British propaganda during World War II
- British Security Coordination
- Japanese propaganda during World War II
- List of Allied propaganda films of World War II
- Nazi propaganda
- Propaganda in the United States
- Propaganda of Fascist Italy
- Walt Disney's World War II propaganda production
- World War II political cartoons
