WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From the beginning of World War One, both sides of the conflict used propaganda to shape international opinion. Curator Ian Cooke considers the newspapers, books and cartoons produced in an attempt to influence both neutral and enemy countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Similarly, propaganda posters were often used by governments during wartime as a way to communicate a certain idea, feeling, or position to the public. Images or slogans in propaganda posters are often created with the aim of inciting emotion. They can be used to promote a cause or idea.

Detailed explanation-3: -To influence public opinion in favor of the war, the U.S produced films, commissioned colorful posters, published pamphlets and recruited everyday Americans to “sell the war.” These efforts helped create both modern American wartime propaganda and spurred the 20th century advertising industry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Within just three days of the declaration of war on 1 August 1914, publishers had war-themed postcards on sale. Their powerful images had an unprecedented impact on the masses: The postcard became a weapon of propaganda.