Transcript Nazi Propaganda

Holocaust Propaganda
Propaganda - deceptive or distorted
information that is systematically spread
Two Purposes
• To create a positive image of Hitler
and the Nazi Party
• To create a negative view of those
considered to be enemies,
particularly Jews
Hitler’s Propaganda Methods
• Present simple themes over and over
again
• Appeal to emotion rather than
intellect
• Appeal to a large number of people
• Focus mainly on one enemy - Claim
that this enemy is at the root of all
problems
Methods of Propaganda
• Images – Posters and illustrations
• Spoken Word – Nazi Speeches and Radio
broadcasts; Songs and slogans
• Printed Word – newspapers, magazines;
Academic - school lessons and books
• Films
• Party Rallies and meetings
Goals of Pro-Nazi Propaganda
• To portray Hitler and The Nazi Party as
the saviors of Germany
• To connect the Nazis to a positive and
ideal vision of Germany’s future
• To portray the Nazis as confident,
decisive, and overwhelmingly powerful
Propaganda Aimed at Youth
• To encourage youth to be pro-Hitler
• To encourage youth to be spies for the
Nazis
• To make young boys want to serve in
Hitler’s army
Youthful Idealism
Notice the uniforms and the smiles
TranslationThe German
student fights
for Hitler
and the
people
Nazi
Propaganda
Poster
Translation - Youth
serve the Fuhrer (Hitler)
Appeals to Traditional Values
Translation German Women
Think of Your
Children
Vote for Hitler”
Power in Numbers
A Nazi Rally
Goals of Anti-Jewish Propaganda
• To blame Jews for every problem facing
Germany
• To reinforce traditional negative ideas about
Jews
• To create a climate of contempt and hatred
toward Jews
• To promote the discrimination, segregation,
and elimination of Jews
Nazi
propaganda
poster
blaming
Jews for the
war
Headlines
in a
German
newspaper
Translation - The Jews are our misfortune!
“Jews Get Out!”: A Children’s Game