History
The use of propaganda can be seen from the earliest of times. Civilizations from the ancient Greek to the Middle Ages in Europe have used propaganda in some way. Armies around the world use and have used propaganda, especially in times of war. WWI was the first war where propaganda was very prevalent in the United States, and was used as a primary recruiting tool for the U.S. Army. After the first World War, communism and fascism heavily used propaganda to grow their power beyond their bounders. The use of propaganda by Germany before and during WWII is seen as some of the most successfully used propaganda in history.
During WWII, we see how propaganda can be used as "fake news", and lead people astray using false information. "Black Propaganda" was used by a British journalist named Sefton Delmer. He used radio propaganda to try and deceive Germans into thinking horrible things were happening to their army and tried to get the citizens of Germany to believe what he was saying.
Modern Propaganda
Propaganda use has survived all the way to modern day, where it is still used with the spreading of fake news. Although propaganda is still seen in posters and images, it has primarily turn into cyber propaganda, using the internet as its means of distribution. This chart shows what propaganda needs to successfully spread.
The use of propaganda can be seen from the earliest of times. Civilizations from the ancient Greek to the Middle Ages in Europe have used propaganda in some way. Armies around the world use and have used propaganda, especially in times of war. WWI was the first war where propaganda was very prevalent in the United States, and was used as a primary recruiting tool for the U.S. Army. After the first World War, communism and fascism heavily used propaganda to grow their power beyond their bounders. The use of propaganda by Germany before and during WWII is seen as some of the most successfully used propaganda in history.
During WWII, we see how propaganda can be used as "fake news", and lead people astray using false information. "Black Propaganda" was used by a British journalist named Sefton Delmer. He used radio propaganda to try and deceive Germans into thinking horrible things were happening to their army and tried to get the citizens of Germany to believe what he was saying.
Modern Propaganda
Propaganda use has survived all the way to modern day, where it is still used with the spreading of fake news. Although propaganda is still seen in posters and images, it has primarily turn into cyber propaganda, using the internet as its means of distribution. This chart shows what propaganda needs to successfully spread.
How to Spot Fake News and Propaganda
- Check the source
- Grammar usage
- Check other sites for coverage
- Don't share on social media without reading first
Works Cited
“Fake News and Cyber Propaganda: The Use and Abuse of Social Media.” Fake News and Cyber Propaganda: The Use and Abuse of Social Media - Security News - Trend Micro PH, Trendmicro IoT Security Headlines, www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/nl/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/fake-news-cyber-propaganda-the-abuse-of-social-media.
Ortutay, Barbara. “How to Spot Lies, 'Fake News' and Propaganda.” AP News, Associated Press, 16 Dec. 2016, www.apnews.com/fa3938645328428ea0487290679bca5c.
Shaer, Matthew. “Fighting the Nazis With Fake News.” Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian Institution, 1 Apr. 2017, www.smithsonianmag.com/history/fighting-nazis-fake-news-180962481/.
“War Propaganda.” Palette of King Narmer | AHA, www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/gi-roundtable-series/pamphlets/em-2-what-is-propaganda-(1944)/war-propaganda.
“Fake News and Cyber Propaganda: The Use and Abuse of Social Media.” Fake News and Cyber Propaganda: The Use and Abuse of Social Media - Security News - Trend Micro PH, Trendmicro IoT Security Headlines, www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/nl/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/fake-news-cyber-propaganda-the-abuse-of-social-media.
Ortutay, Barbara. “How to Spot Lies, 'Fake News' and Propaganda.” AP News, Associated Press, 16 Dec. 2016, www.apnews.com/fa3938645328428ea0487290679bca5c.
Shaer, Matthew. “Fighting the Nazis With Fake News.” Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian Institution, 1 Apr. 2017, www.smithsonianmag.com/history/fighting-nazis-fake-news-180962481/.
“War Propaganda.” Palette of King Narmer | AHA, www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/gi-roundtable-series/pamphlets/em-2-what-is-propaganda-(1944)/war-propaganda.