Propaganda In Nazi Germany

The 1930s gave rise to powerful and evil governments. The likes of Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were able to construct a totalitarian government. Hitler specifically terrorized the world and wished to eliminate Jews, gays, and anyone who opposed his ideology. He would take control of the Nazi Party in 1933 and rule germany until 1945 at the end of World War II. Hitler took advantage of the economic status and shape of the country. Germany after World War I was left handicapped. While doing so, propaganda and the control of media were key components to Hitler’s rise in power. Germany wished to build what they called the Volksgemeinschaft, a nazi community where the people had to be strictly subordinate to their leaders, similar how family with

Propaganda was heavily used in all books produced in Germany. Any textbook that was written in school had to be regulated and examined by the Ministry of Propaganda. On may 10, 1933, Universities all across Germany participated in the burning of books, in order to create a new slate of propaganda-approved textbooks. Hitler once said that “If you tell a lie big enough it will be believed”. This belief was crucial in the nazi propaganda because it revealed their initiative to continuously flood lies into the youth. In Particular, the youth would be important to their success, as they will carry out the will and goals of Nazi ideology. In addition to books containing nazi propaganda, Hitler held huge rallies in Nuremberg primarily for propaganda events. It was carefully planned so encourage more nazi enthusiasm. At the rallies, nazi’s attempted it to feel welcoming and very celebratory. They displayed fireworks, marches, and form nazi formations with soldiers. Moreover the stage would be decorated with nazi flags and echoed with loud music. Rallies were usually held at the end of the day so that people who went were exhausted and less likely to resist the idea of nazi ideology. And at the end of the night the realities would end with beautiful bright fireworks. These rallies were very successful as they promoted the nazi strength and generated a lot of emotional power. Another way propaganda was used was in their films. From 1927 to 1945 cinema was a strong and effective way to spread fascism and culture for Hitler’s new world order. The ministry of propaganda hired directors specifically to produce special films for the nation. Many films reflected on the fascist societies where class ranks and seeking of equality. Famous directors include Fritz Lang and Leni Riefenstahl. Lang produced the film “Metropolis” which was about how the lower class in a certain society wanted to rebel and be more equal. This message would