World War I Propaganda:

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World War I Propaganda The Poster War
By Michael Montgomery Adapted by Mrs. Frindell
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WW I Propaganda - The Poster War

• Propaganda - the spreading of ideas, information,
  or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring
  an institution, a cause, or a person.
• A deliberate attempt to influence individuals by
  leading one to behave as though his response
  were his own decision.
• In war, its used as an instrument for
  maintaining unity, good will and a common
  purpose
• Maintaining and boosting the morale of soldiers.
• Unifying society at home in support of the war
  effort.

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St. George Slaying the Dragon

• St. George patron saint of Britain and Anglican
  Church
• Shakespeare in Henry V (Hals rallying cry)
• "Follow your spirit and upon this charge / Cry
  'God for Harry! England and St. George!'"

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German use of dragon imagery

• "In Deo Gratia," Fritz Boehle. This is a war-loan
  poster appealing to Germany's medieval religious
  tradition. "Thanks be to God / Givest thou a mite
  / Be it never so small / Thou shalt be blessed by
  God."

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German use of dragon imagery

• Maximilian Lenz (1860-1948).
• "Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan."

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Propaganda Symbols

• Identify and vilify the enemy.
• Glorify the Allies
• Portrayal of Women as Victims.

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Britain 1917 Artist David Wilson
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USA 1917
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Un dernier effort et on laura. One last effort
we will get them. Artist Unknown France
1917
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USA 1918
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Sottoscrivete al Prestito Subscribe for the
Loan Artist Giovanni Capranesi Italy 1917
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Canada 1918
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Liberation Loan, France 1918
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The use of the soldier on the battlefront

• Defender of Civilization
• Heroes
• One who always does his duty despite hardships.

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• "There's Room for You"Parliamentary Recruiting
  Committee, London1915

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They Shall Not Pass France 1918
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On les aura! We Will Get Them 2nd National
Defense Loan France 1916
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Zeichnet 7. Kriegsanleihe - Wiener
Kommerzialbank Translation Subscribe for the 7th
War Loan Alfred Offner 1917 - Germany
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Canada 1917
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Offering the Army and Navy Germany 1916
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For The Supreme Effort National Loan France
1915
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USA 1917
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• "Only the Navy can Stop This"New York U. S.
  Navy Publishing Bureau 1917

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THE HOME-FRONT

• Evolution in the portrayal of women.
• Shifted from one of women as victims to a more
  positive image
• As care givers.
• Factory workers in jobs formerly held by men.

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• Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
• London1915

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• "Four Years in the Fight"Lucien Hector Jonas
• United War Work CampaignUSA 1918

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USA 1918
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The Frenchwoman in War-Time. Artist G. Capon -
France 1917
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USA 1918
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USA 1918
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THE END!
Bibliography
Ivarone, Mike., Posters From the Great War.
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Posters of World War I. Fairchild Memorial
Gallery Lauinger Library, Georgetown
University. Available at http//gulib.lausun.ge
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McGill University, 2001. Available at
http//imago.library.mcgill.ca/warposters/intro.ht
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