These two pictures are prime examples of propaganda that governments would use to get there citizens to join their military. They would basically put these posters everywhere just like advertisements that we all see today. Such as Soft Drink advertisements and posters for cars. Common media for transmitting propaganda messages include news reports, government reports, historical revision, junk science, books, leaflets, movies, radio, television, and posters. Less common nowadays are letterpost envelopes examples of which of survive from the time of the American Civil War.
Now the big question that I thought would be important is “Is there propaganda that is aimed toward getting people to join the military?” And the answer is very obvious and it is yes. At first I thought that there want really any propaganda but then I watched T.V and there were tons of things that we all see that is an advertisement to join the military. Such as all of the Navy and air force commercials that we all see, the phrase they use is “The few, the proud, the marines.” Not only that, but there is also video games that influence kids to join the military. The biggest one is “Call of Duty”, they are one of the best selling games out there. All these games are basically about being in the military and being a war hero. I know that all Call of Duty games are for 17 or older, but a lot of children play this game by the time they’re 8. I personally think that these games are great, but I think that children, who are easily influenced, should not play this game. So as you could see there is still plenty of propaganda around us today and the best thing you could do is be aware and be smart.
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