Lectures in History World War I Propaganda
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Jan 19, 2025 In this engaging discussion, journalism professor John Maxwell Hamilton from Louisiana State University delves into U.S. government propaganda efforts during World War I. He highlights the formation of the Committee on Public Information and its pivotal role in shaping public perception. Topics include the manipulation of information, ethical dilemmas, and the enduring influence of propaganda tactics, echoing modern concerns about media distortion and narratives. Hamilton also explores how wartime propaganda shaped societal views, particularly regarding perceptions of Germans.
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Modern Propaganda
- Propaganda conditions changed dramatically with WWI.
- New technologies like printing presses, mass media, and better distribution systems played a key role.
Newspaper Boom
- When WWI began, Paris had 57 newspapers, highlighting the growth of mass media.
- Baton Rouge now has only two, showing how concentrated media has become in some cities.
Journalism's Impact
- Sociologist Tarde observed that journalism helped nationalize and internationalize public thought.
- He also noted how one written message could easily spread through spoken communication.
