The+Great+War+-+Propaganda

** Propaganda in the United States**

**Propaganda Posters Posters in the US were a very popular form of propaganda. Recruitment posters especially were very popular, such as the infamous Uncle Sam poster shown, which urges American men to join the military. [|James Montgomery Flagg], the designer of the poster, became infdamous during this time. Other posters encouraged people to eat less bread and wheat products, as there was a shortage of supplies for the military overseas. The posters featured bold type to catch people's attention and photos of war ships, soldiers, or food items to back up their message. ** **For other US propaganda posters,** [|**click here!**]

On both the Western Front (France/Germany border) and the Eastern Front (Germany/Russia border) photojournalists travelled with the soldiers, chronicling their experiences and the conditions under which they struggled. Such journalists as [|Edward Lyell Fox], who reported from the Russian front, photographed the unsanitary, dangerous, depressing environment of the front.
 * Photos From the Fronts

** Music was a huge form of propaganda during the Great War. "Parlor songs" were extremely popular, since almost every family had a piano in their home and at least one family member could play it. Songs created unity in the country concerning the war, and reached a large amount of people. Music also played a part in Broadway shows such as The Passing Show in 1917, which included the song //Goodbye Broadway, Hello France. //
 * Music At Home

An especially famous, popular song was "Over There," by George M. Cohan, which raised enthusiasm for the American entry into the war. For lyrics and sheet music to "Over There," [|click here!]

media type="youtube" key="wbggEGUaE28&hl=en" height="355" width="425"  ** For a detailed description and analysis of music during the Great War, as well as examples of songs and shows, [|click here!]

**BRITISH PROPAGANDA

GERMAN PROPAGANDA**