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Propaganda Collection (#97)

Propaganda: Unveiling the Power of Persuasion In a world where information is constantly bombarding us from all directions

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Admiral Darlan, print, 1940. Jean Francois Darlan (1881-1942), in Second

Admiral Darlan, print, 1940. Jean Francois Darlan (1881-1942), in Second World War was Navy Minister in the Vichy French government. Killed in Algeria as a collaborator by a pro-Free French assassin

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Resistance propaganda during World War II France

Resistance propaganda during World War II France

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Irish National League, with face of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), shown as

Irish National League, with face of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), shown as a vampire preying on Ireland. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch London, 24 October 1885. Engraving

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Repeal Meeting at Tara - 1843. Daniel O Connell (1775-1841) Irish politician

Repeal Meeting at Tara - 1843. Daniel O Connell (1775-1841) Irish politician, The Liberator, leader of Repeal (of union with Britain) movement, shown as King of the Irish

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Mr Punch tells John Bull to ignore Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), Irish politician

Mr Punch tells John Bull to ignore Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), Irish politician, as he is sure to come a cropper riding the Irish horse

Background imagePropaganda Collection: The Irish Ogre Fattening on the Finest Pisantry: Daniel O Connell (1775-1847)

The Irish Ogre Fattening on the Finest Pisantry: Daniel O Connell (1775-1847) The Liberator, leader of Repeal (of union with Britain) movement, shown growing fat on his supporters

Background imagePropaganda Collection: (Detail from a ) Poster showing a battalion marching down a lane, as two women standing

(Detail from a ) Poster showing a battalion marching down a lane, as two women standing by a gate watch and wave. This was a propaganda poster in England during the First World War. dated 1915-16

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Poster showing a father with his children after the war. the children are saying

Poster showing a father with his children after the war. the children are saying Daddy what did you do in the warja. This was a propaganda poster in England during the First World War. dated 1915-16

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Wold war one Poster the British King George V and a slogan Surely you will fight for your

Wold war one Poster the British King George V and a slogan Surely you will fight for your (King, implied) and country (implied).This was a propaganda poster in England during the First World War

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War II, British propaganda p(Poster Women come into the factories

World War II, British propaganda p(Poster Women come into the factories

Background imagePropaganda Collection: First World War British recruitment poster, designed by Robert Baden Powell. circa 1915

First World War British recruitment poster, designed by Robert Baden Powell. circa 1915

Background imagePropaganda Collection: First World War British volunteers on a training course, circa 1914

First World War British volunteers on a training course, circa 1914

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Polish Victims Relief Fund. Most holy Virgin of Czenstochowa help us. Poster

Polish Victims Relief Fund. Most holy Virgin of Czenstochowa help us. Poster showing refugees outside a devastated town, gazing up at a Marian apparition, Our Lady of Czenstochowa. 1915

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian cartoon satire on state farming. 1970 s

Soviet Russian cartoon satire on state farming. 1970 s

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian cartoon from the Cold War Era. 1980 s

Soviet Russian cartoon from the Cold War Era. 1980 s

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian poster Invoking past Russian Heroism circa 1942

Soviet Russian poster Invoking past Russian Heroism circa 1942

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian cartoon satire on the state of industry under Leonid Brezhnev. 1970 s

Soviet Russian cartoon satire on the state of industry under Leonid Brezhnev. 1970 s

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian poster For The Motherland 1943

Soviet Russian poster For The Motherland 1943

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian cartoon satire on modern woman. 1980 s

Soviet Russian cartoon satire on modern woman. 1980 s

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian cartoon depicting Western culture. 1960 s

Soviet Russian cartoon depicting Western culture. 1960 s

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian poster Soldier of the Red Army come to the Rescue 1942

Soviet Russian poster Soldier of the Red Army come to the Rescue 1942

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian cartoon from the Cold War Era. 1960 s

Soviet Russian cartoon from the Cold War Era. 1960 s

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Soviet Russian cartoon depicting poor quality consumer goods in Russian shops. 1960 s

Soviet Russian cartoon depicting poor quality consumer goods in Russian shops. 1960 s

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War I poster for wartime savings. Circa 1914-15

World War I poster for wartime savings. Circa 1914-15

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Deutsche Kriegsausstellung, Poster by Emil Orlik, 1870-1932 (1915) Poster shows a

Deutsche Kriegsausstellung, Poster by Emil Orlik, 1870-1932 (1915) Poster shows a German soldier standing guard by a collection of military gear and weapons, including a helmet, sword, shield

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War I poster for recruiting soldiers to the British Army. Circa 1914-15

World War I poster for recruiting soldiers to the British Army. Circa 1914-15

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Barnum & Bailey poster depicting the destruction of the Spanish Fleet by the United States Navvy

Barnum & Bailey poster depicting the destruction of the Spanish Fleet by the United States Navvy, off Cuba 1898

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War II 1939-1945: Russian cartoon showing a Soviet army tank overwhelming German army forces

World War II 1939-1945: Russian cartoon showing a Soviet army tank overwhelming German army forces, c1942

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Everything for the front Everything for victory, 1942 political poster by El

Everything for the front Everything for victory, 1942 political poster by El (Elizar or Lazar or Eliezer) Marcovich Lissitzky (1890-1941) Russian designer, typographer, artist, photographer

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Afghanistan: Reverse of leaflet showing man opening a relief supplies packet dropped by US aircraft

Afghanistan: Reverse of leaflet showing man opening a relief supplies packet dropped by US aircraft, and its contents being enjoyed by his family

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Afghanistan: Leaflet showing a US aircraft dropping relief packets and a man picking one up

Afghanistan: Leaflet showing a US aircraft dropping relief packets and a man picking one up. On the reverse of leaflet the packet is opened and man and family enjoy the contents

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Afghanistan: Reverse of anti-Taliban leaflet showing four men in a cave, two killed by a missile

Afghanistan: Reverse of anti-Taliban leaflet showing four men in a cave, two killed by a missile and the three remaining frightened out of their wits

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Afghanistan: Four armed men in cave, a fifth seated on rug eating. Man at mouth of

Afghanistan: Four armed men in cave, a fifth seated on rug eating. Man at mouth of cave points to an approaching missile. The reverse of anti-Taliban leaflet shows two men killed by the missile

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Afghanistan. Smiling Afghan children: Men unloading bags of food labelled USA

Afghanistan. Smiling Afghan children: Men unloading bags of food labelled USA. On reverse of leaflet are negative images of ruined buildings and a wounded man

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War I 1914-1918. Soldier in a trench holding a grenade and about to go over the top

World War I 1914-1918. Soldier in a trench holding a grenade and about to go over the top. Text: And youja Subscribe to the 7th War Loan. Austrian poster 1917. Government Finance Bonds Propaganda

Background imagePropaganda Collection: German political poster, 1919. Man with red sash standing against background of red

German political poster, 1919. Man with red sash standing against background of red flags points to three phrases underlined in red Undisturbed demobilization, Creation of the Republic, Peace

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War II 1939-1945. The more women at work the sooner we win American poster

World War II 1939-1945. The more women at work the sooner we win American poster showing a woman working in an aircraft factory, 1943. Employment Female Propaganda

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War I 1914-1918: Don t talk, the web is spun for you with invisible threads

World War I 1914-1918: Don t talk, the web is spun for you with invisible threads, keep out of it, help to destroy it--spies are listening.1918 USA propaganda poster showing the head of Kaiser

Background imagePropaganda Collection: American World War I poster, 1917: Pershings Crusaders. General John Pershing

American World War I poster, 1917: Pershings Crusaders. General John Pershing, mounted on black horse, leading US forces into the war in Europe, 1917

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Crush the Prussian - Buy a Bond - 3rd Liberty Loan. World War I US poster of

Crush the Prussian - Buy a Bond - 3rd Liberty Loan. World War I US poster of 1917 showing battlefield scene of the war in Europe with Germans in a trench attacked by British infantry backed up by a

Background imagePropaganda Collection: German Anti-Polish poster, 1920. If you vote for Germany (top) in the Upper Silesian plebiscite

German Anti-Polish poster, 1920. If you vote for Germany (top) in the Upper Silesian plebiscite, prosperity. If you vote for Poland, poverty. Fritz Gottfried Kirchbach (1888-1942) German artist

Background imagePropaganda Collection: German Anti-Polish poster, 1919. Poor, huddled barefoot Polish refugees. This is

German Anti-Polish poster, 1919. Poor, huddled barefoot Polish refugees. This is what you will look like if you vote for Poland not Germany in the Upper Silesian plebiscite

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War I 1914-1918: Demonstration of German airforce effectiveness. 1918 German

World War I 1914-1918: Demonstration of German airforce effectiveness. 1918 German propaganda poster of British biplane going down in flames. Sigmund Suchodolski (1875-1935) German artist

Background imagePropaganda Collection: World War I 1914-1918: What England Wants 1918 German propaganda poster

World War I 1914-1918: What England Wants 1918 German propaganda poster showing British planes bombing a factory, a response to article by a Member of Parliament saying Rhine industry must be bombed

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Spanish War Poster, c1935-1942, proclaiming strength in industry and agriculture

Spanish War Poster, c1935-1942, proclaiming strength in industry and agriculture

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Spanish War Poster, c1935-1942, the protective hand of the State shielding the nation

Spanish War Poster, c1935-1942, the protective hand of the State shielding the nation

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Daddy, what did YOU do in the Great Warja. First World War (1914-1918) British propaganda

Daddy, what did YOU do in the Great Warja. First World War (1914-1918) British propaganda recruitment poster. Man in armchair with little girl on his knee thinks what could he tell his children if he

Background imagePropaganda Collection: Lads, you re wanted: GO AND HELP. World War I 1914-1918, British recruitment

Lads, you re wanted: GO AND HELP. World War I 1914-1918, British recruitment poster showing two soldiers with fixed bayonets advancing stealthily up a hill




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Propaganda: Unveiling the Power of Persuasion In a world where information is constantly bombarding us from all directions, it has emerged as a potent tool to shape public opinion and influence our thoughts. From historical artifacts like the Laika the space dog postcard and The Contrast by Thomas Rowlandson to modern-day examples such as United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees and Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle British World War II poster, it has been employed throughout history. The power lies in its ability to manipulate emotions, instill fear or patriotism, and rally support for various causes. Take, for instance, the Propaganda poster detail from Wonsan City in North Korea or Britains Sea Power Is Yours campaign; both aimed at fostering nationalistic pride among their respective populations. During times of war or conflict, propaganda becomes an indispensable weapon. Back Them Up slogan during World War I urged citizens to support their troops while German propaganda posters depicted heroic soldiers fighting for their country's honor. Even Polish anti-war poster Nie (No) conveyed a powerful message against violence through simple yet impactful imagery. Political ideologies have also utilized propaganda extensively. Chairman Mao's Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster exemplifies how leaders employ persuasive visuals to promote their agenda and gain popular support. Similarly, Soviet Union's We want Peace poster attempted to portray themselves as advocates for global harmony amidst Cold War tensions. Artists like Walter Crane have used their talent to create visually stunning pieces that convey political messages subtly but effectively. His Garland painting serves as a reminder that even art can be harnessed as a medium for propagandist intentions. While some may view propaganda with skepticism due to its manipulative nature, it remains an integral part of society today. It reminds us of the immense power behind carefully crafted messages designed not only to inform but also sway opinions towards specific goals.