BLOG #3

Propaganda has been the source of influence in America since the first days of our country. During the wars there were many pieces of propaganda, most usually influencing young men to enlist in the war even before being drafted. Other pieces were to encourage women powers while their men were out at war. One of the most famous pieces of women propaganda was the "WE CAN DO IT" which is believed to be Rosie the Riveter. This piece initiates woman's strength and power in constructing bombers, fighter planes, and the like which would help the men at the front. This is one of the most appreciated pieces of propaganda for women, because it was the time when women were not only considered housewives and mothers, but also needed employees.





Today's propaganda mostly focuses on keeping our children, teenagers, and adults alike away from cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol. The campaign for Living Above the Influence is one of the most well known ads on our tvs, in our magazines, and on our billboards that encourages everyone to stay away from drugs. This piece is vital to our lives today because many children are losing themselves in drugs and failing to adhere to their every day responsibilities. I think it is important for everyone to do their part in keeping our children occupied with extracurriculars, jobs, school, etc.






Propaganda is the reason for many people doing certain things, because such pieces as those above and below are huge influences for individuals. Unfortunately, many people cannot and choose to not do things on their own and for that very reason having propaganda in their lives helps them make decisions. During the prime years of Marlboro many people chose to become smokers because the Marlboro man made it look very cool. Propaganda is a part of our every day we see it in all of our magazines and on all of our billboards, and even if we do not necessarily agree we are still in some way influenced by the message that it is being presented.