By Mr Moorhouse [Modified by NMG] SchoolHistory.co.uk SchoolsHistory.uk

1. Nazi Propaganda By Mr Moorhouse [Modified by NMG] www.SchoolHistory.co.uk www.SchoolsHistory.org.uk

2. Nazi Propaganda • What is propaganda? • Propaganda is the use of the Media to aggressively promote one point of view. • Propaganda is ‘brainwashing’ of the public, convincing them of an ideological viewpoint.

3. Nazi Propaganda • The Nazis quickly recognised the value of the media. From the early days of the party they used aggressive advertising to promote the nazi ideology • Goebbels was in charge of ‘enlightening’ the German public

4. Nazi Propaganda: Methods • Posters • Radio • Film • Newspapers

5. Posters • Posters are cheap and easy to distribute • Placed in prominent positions they act as a constant reminder of ideology • Can be used for many purposes

6. Examples of Nazi Posters

7. Radio • Hitler’s Speeches Hitler is considered to have been one of the greatest public speakers of all time. 70% of the population had mass produced radios called the ‘People’s Receiver’

8. Film Film was used to show Hitler in a positive light as often as possible. The Nazis commissioned several films, each carefully portraying a certain image – try to think what this may have been…

9. Newspapers • Censoring newspapers ensures that only the news you want people to read is available to the public • Nazi party members wrote many articles for the press, ensuring that the message was always positive • Many publications were banned

10. Rallies • Rallies were used to increase loyalty to Hitler and the Party • Mass rallies were held at Nuremberg every year • Local SA and Hitler Youth groups raised funds