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toc Sujeidy D.,Tim B.,Chris C.

Explore how propaganda has been used historically to rally masses. What present day examples are there? Is political propaganda always negative? Record a PSA that takes some kind of stand on propaganda and supports the argument with historical/ current evidence.

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=Thesis Statement= Political propoganda has always been used to rally the masses towards a controversial point of view. There would be no need for propaganda if there was not a point of view that would dissent to the propaganda. Therefore Political Propaganda will always be used to persuade the masses in a way that some people will see as negative.

=Script= (Black Screen) "Political Propaganda Is Death" is shown in red letters at the center of the screen (Voice says the statement). (Picture of American and Confederate Flag) Voice: "It is the source of all wars" (Black Screen) Voice and Text: "The American Civil War, 970,227 Dead and Wounded" (Picture of Dead Civil War Soldier) Voice and Text: "Brothers fought with brothers" (Picture of Hitler Youth Poster) Voice: "Germany" (Picture of American Flag) Voice: "USA" (Black Screen) Voice and Text: "Each country disguised their problems" (Black Screen) Voice and Text: "Until...." (Picture of Atomic Bomb) Voice: "The truth came out" Text: "The Atomic Bomb, 210,000 dead" (Picture of Ground Zero) Voice and Text: 9/11 "The Worst American Tragedy" (Picture of old man getting searched)Voice and Text: "But who is to blame?" (Picture of World in mans hands) Voice and Text: "Communism, the only way out"

= = = = = = = = =Producers' Note=

Our main goal is to show the negative effects of propaganda. Propaganda has been historically seen as a manipulative and unhealthy tool used to drive wars and stir hatred. The positives come from the intentions it has, but the negatives from its morals. Political propaganda is always negative because the government is attempting to persuade a large amount of people into an idea. Historical events like Hitler and Hitler youth show that propaganda is used to influence the thoughts of people usually with half-truths and exaggerations. The three examples of political propaganda are World War II and Hitler Youth propaganda, Civil War propaganda, and post-September 11th propaganda. The first choice was the Nazi propaganda of the 1930's and 40's. It seems obvious as an unhealthy example of propaganda because it goes against human values and American ideals. It is taught in schools as the primary source of propaganda, and is notoriously associated with the term "propaganda". Finding Civil War propaganda came as a result of the Nazi propaganda in that definitions of the tool were provided in countless brochures and books. Emotional news stories and immoral realizations persuaded Americans to stop the war, a positive outcome of the propaganda used. However the principle of the propaganda was that it changed the viewpoint of the public, and subconsciously limited their freedoms. After September 11th, extreme nationalism and fear were installed in the average Americans mind. The country was able to unite, but new fears and prejudices were introduced through the persecution of terrorists and the constant push for American safety. Through the PSA, we are going to show how political propaganda effects different groups of people, and the responsibility Americans have to become aware of it. It is much harder to recognize modern day propaganda in our own country, but it is possible and very crucial to the safety of the rights of every American. The PSA will take on a strong, influential perspective to form a satire on the typical propaganda ad. This gives the viewer the sense that propaganda is an overly influential and evil force, and that it can subconsciously effect one's future decisions. Some very helpful sources came from the Nazi propaganda research. It sprouted the research on 9/11 and the American Civil War. One particularly helpful link was http://changingminds.org/techniques/propaganda/propaganda_history.htm. This source helped us find a basic definition of propaganda, and widened our perception to any kinds of political influence. http://www.calvin.edu/academic/cas/gpa/stark.htm was also another very helpful source that translated Joseph Geobble's principles on effective propaganda. Emotion is a very important factor in propaganda, and it was clear that the Civil War and events of September 11th evoked that very important aspect. The fact that the Civil War had many families split up, fighting against each other, and the fact that almost 1 million people were injured or killed, shows how morals were used to persuade people to think a certain way. After September 11th, strong nationalistic emotions helped America unite to protect each other, but also gave Americans the idea that they would never be entirely safe. For example the chronological history of the threat level issued by the Department of Homeland Security at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/history/editorial_0844.shtm shows how the government can politically influence people to be scared and instantly obey the government and believe almost everything they hear. Since the beginning of the advisory system, Americans have always been at a "significant risk" of a terrorist attack. Something like this gives reason to present day doublethink, in that the government can keep the status high to back them up in the case of prosecution of a terrorist attack. Another example of present day propaganda come from a website explaining the truth of modern propaganda. http://www.globalissues.org/HumanRights/Media/Military.asp. This is helpful in determining how there are always two sides to a conflict, with both sides issuing propaganda to help gain public support. It shows how propaganda is used to give Americans a white lie, and hide the entire truth. For these reasons it is probable that the most criticized propaganda is from the past and not from the present. It is seen as most illogical when it is looked back on as history, as propaganda hides itself as an invisible tool to be recollected later.

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