Use Of Propaganda During World War I



U.S., British and German Propaganda posters from World War I1. “Take up the sword of justice.” Poster shows a classical figure, with arms raised, holding a sword. The figure is surrounded by drowning people and in the background the oceanliner Lusitania is sinking; an example of British propaganda. 2. “Enlist.” Poster showing a woman, a passenger from the Lusitania, submerged in water cradling an infant in her arms – an example of U.S. propaganda. 3. “When you fire remember this - Enlist in the Navy.” Poster showing a sailor reaching out to a young girl in a lifeboat labeled "Lusitania" – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Remember the ‘Lusitania.’ It is your duty to take up the sword of justice to avenge this devil's work. Enlist to-day” – an example of British propaganda. . “The cross and the crusaders!!” Allegory showing the figure of Liberty pointing to a crucifix hanging on a wall in church and towards German soldiers looting the church as Allied soldiers advance on the Germans – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Schütz eure Heimat! – Protect your Homeland!” Poster shows stylized profile of German soldier – an example of German propaganda. . “Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich! - "Your Fatherland is in danger, register!" Poster shows a German soldier, holding a grenade in one hand and a rifle in the other; in background a barbed wire fence and flames – an example of German propaganda. . “Und eure Pflicht? Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe – And your duty? Subscribe to the war loan.” Poster shows the bandaged and bleeding head of a soldier – an example of German propaganda. . “Kriegsanleihe, helft den Hütern eures Glückes - War Loans help the guardians of your happiness.” Poster shows a man holding a sword with his other arm around his wife and baby – an example of German propaganda. . “Kaiser- und Volksdank für Heer und Flotte.” Text declares the Kaiser's and people's gratitude to the Army and Navy. Poster shows a kneeling knight with a sword in one hand and a dove of peace in the other. . “Go on soldier! And fulfill your duty! Christ, the good shepherd watches over his flock. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.” – an example of German propaganda with image of Christ. . “Land of our fathers have no fear.” A cartoon of a German soldier singlehandedly controlling three Allied soldier – an example of German propaganda. . “Daddy what did you go in the Great War?’’ - An example of British propaganda. . “We’ll teach you to run.” Two German soldiers pointing rifles at men dressed to depict different Allied countries - an example of German propaganda. . “8. Kriegsanleihe – 8th War Loan.” Image shows a dragon, with its neck through a figure eight, pierced by eight arrows; an advertisement for German war loans – an example of German propaganda. . “Who’s absent? Is it you?” A British recruiting poster showing John Bull - an example of British propaganda. . “Women of Britain say – GO!” A British recruiting poster depicting woman and two children watching as soldiers march by their house – an example of British propaganda. . “Germany means to starve us out.” A British recruiting poster; one man punching another while a child holding food watches – an example of British propaganda. . “The key to the situation.” A British recruiting poster which expresses the need for men, money and munitions – an example of British propaganda. . “It is far better to face the bullets.” A British recruiting poster. . “Halt! Who goes there?” A British recruiting poster. . “At the front!” A British recruiting poster. . “I want you for the U.S. Army.” Poster shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Halt the Hun! Buy U.S. Government bonds, third liberty loan.” American soldier halting German soldier, who is standing over woman holding child – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Together we win.” Laborer carrying hammer, marching between a seaman and soldier on dock – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Uphold our honor--Fight for us Join Army-Navy-Marines.” Poster showing figure of Liberty with the American flag – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Find the range of your patriotism by enlisting in the Navy.” Poster showing soldiers firing a cannon as a plane flies over – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Help your country stop this--Enlist in the Navy.” Poster showing sailors in a lifeboat, as one gestures toward a sinking, burning ship in the distance. – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Buy a bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan and help win the war.” Poster showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Woodrow Wilson and a quote from him – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Gee!! I wish I were a man, I'd join the Navy. Be a man and do it.” Poster showing a young woman in a Navy uniform – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Buy Liberty Bonds.” Color poster with picture frame drawn as border. Profile of a bust of Abraham Lincoln is in center – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Americans all!” Painting of a woman in a yellow gown, with left arm raised holding a laurel wreath. With her right hand she grasps a large U.S. flag which is hanging behind her – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Ring it again: buy U.S. government bonds.” A crowd of American colonial-era people point at the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Philadelphia's Independence Hall. In the upper left area of the poster is a large close-up picture of the Liberty Bell – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Eat more corn, oats and rye product…” Color poster depicts a variety of foods on a table: a whole fish on a plate, a bowl of fruit, vegetables, a basket of corn, poultry, and a loaf of bread. The table is brown and the poster background is green – an example of U.S. propaganda. . “Be patriotic: sign your country’s pledge to save the food.” Color poster of a woman with her hands extended toward the viewer. She is wearing a dress that appears to be made from a draped U.S. flag, and a cap of a stars-and-stripes motif – an example of U.S. propaganda. ................
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