How Did The Allies Use Propaganda

The United States is known to be a great contributor for the victory of the Allies during World War One. Not only did the United Stated join the war with more ammunition and a base where they manufactured war supplies, but they were also prepared with a military of over four million young soldiers ready to fight. However, a greater contributor for The Allies triumph is propaganda and the impact it had on the people. Propaganda helped convince the people of the United States to enlist in the army, it inspired patriotism, and it encouraged people to become aware of their enemies. Propaganda was used as a weapon during World War One. It can be said that it is the fastest and most effective way to persuade people into doing a certain action or

Many enlistment propagandas made it personal for men to believe that they must fight for those they love and mustn’t abandon their country. Other types of propagandas placed the audience within the message. They addressed men in a way that it was the individual’s duty to serve the country and make their nation and loved ones proud. One of the most famous recruiting propaganda at the time was James Montgomery Flagg’s “I Want You for U.S. Army” poster. Everything from the colors to the symbol in this poster caught the public’s attention and inspired them to do something for their country. Uncle Sam, who is known as a national personification of the United States, was the main aspect sparking interest in Americans. J. M. Flagg was able to accurately target his audience by choosing a patriotic figure and emphasizing the word “YOU” as Uncle Sam stared directly into the audience’s eyes while pointing at them. The characteristics of the propaganda were able to stimulate a feeling of pride. Since Uncle Sam was a famous figure that inspired people across America, he was used as the main source to convince millions to enlist in the army. Flagg’s poster immediately became the cover of multiple newspapers. Frank Leslie was not an exception. He, as many others did, rushed to publish this propaganda poster as the cover of his newspaper company called Leslie’s

Posters such as Paul Stahr’s “Be Patriotic” made women believe that they would be recognized and appreciated by their country only if they promise to give up a portion of their meal to save those in war. This propaganda can be said that it served as a trap saying that if an individual does not do as told, then they would be a humiliation to their nation. Although it can be perceived as intimidating and manipulative, this poster also demonstrates women that they do not have to be men in order to help achieve victory. Patriotism includes all and not just men. The lady in Stahr’s poster seems to proudly wear a dress of the United States flag. The artist’s purpose in drawing her wearing the U.S. flag as she extends her arm is to invite women to save the country and feel pride as they do so. Propaganda that aimed to fulfill this cause were able to save other countries within the Allies other than the United States. Before the United States officially joined the war, they were prepared for food shortages during time of war. American food conservation organizations were already shipping out food aid to oversee countries who were in need of it. Other than giving up meals with meat and wheat, patriotic families were even encouraged to plant victory gardens. Stahr had created a poster that made a huge impact in the