America's Cold Red Nightmare:
Cold War Propaganda and how it affected the Americans
With all of the thoughts and feelings surrounding communism circulating, how did all of this information spread? The most common way was through propaganda. Propaganda is a form of communication that is used to manipulate the thoughts and perspectives of people. Propaganda tends to be biased or even misleading. Propaganda during the Cold War was at a all time high during the 1950s and 1960s.
Make Mine Freedom
Make Mine Freedom was a short 9 minute animated cartoon from 1948. It was pro capitalist propaganda which highlighted the benefits of living in a capitalist society. It was created by John Sutherland Productions.
Make Mine Freedom, 1948, Youtube
Cover of a Comic Book Titled "IS THIS TOMORROW", 1947, Catechetical Guild Educational Society.
Cover of a Comic Book Featuring Anti Soviet Propaganda, 1961, Catechetical Guild Educational Society
One of the main goals of this propaganda was to remind the American people how great their country is. It would increase patriotism and lessen the chances of people doubting their capitalist country.