Holocaust Propaganda

1. Holocaust Propaganda Propaganda - deceptive or distorted information that is systematically spread

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Youthful IdealismNotice the uniforms and the smiles Translation- The German student fights for Hitler and the people

8. Translation - Youth serve the Fuhrer (Hitler) Nazi Propaganda Poster

9. Appeals to Traditional Values Translation - German Women Think of Your Children Vote for Hitler”

10. Power in NumbersA Nazi Rally

11. 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

12. Nazi propaganda poster blaming Jews for the war

13. Headlines in a German newspaper Translation - The Jews are our misfortune!

14. “Jews Get Out!”: A Children’s Game