Propaganda and Public Perception in WWI

This chapter explores the formation and operations of the Committee on Public Information (CPI) during World War I, focusing on its pivotal role in shaping government propaganda. It examines the strategies employed to control public perception, including grassroots initiatives like the Four Minute Men and the use of eye-catching materials designed to galvanize support for the war. The discussion also highlights the ethical complexities and controversies surrounding CPI's manipulative tactics and censorship practices, revealing the intense struggle for narrative control during the conflict.