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Propaganda, The Power and Persuasion of Images

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7 years ago
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Today we call it propaganda. It used to simply be called advertising. Or telling the countrymen the truth. Bringing awareness.

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I love these old propaganda posters. In the days before internet and television, when your government wanted you to believe a certain way they papered the land with these photos.

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They hoped to sway your thoughts.

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If a nation at war believes one thing, they are sure to win, right?

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Enjoy!

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The next two actually give sound advice...

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... Unleash the passions with Marihuana!

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Follow the M&M's!

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There was also propaganda against women

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The power of persuasion is far reaching

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A picture is worth a thousand words

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Some of these make you wonder just how far a group will go to persuade the masses...

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Oh, really?

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I hope you enjoyed these powerful old posters :) Please follow @ArbitraryKitten for more

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