Propaganda used to influence public opinion from "summary" of The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
Propaganda, a tool used throughout the Cold War, was employed by both the United States and the Soviet Union to shape public opinion. This form of persuasion sought to influence citizens' beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors in support of each country's respective ideologies. The messages conveyed through propaganda were carefully crafted to appeal to emotions and trigger specific responses from the public. In the United States, propaganda was used to portray the Soviet Union as a threat to freedom and democracy. Through various mediums such as posters, radio broadcasts, and films, Americans were bombarded with images and stories depicting the Soviets as aggressive and expansionist. This portrayal aimed to garner public support for the US government's policies and actions against the Sov...
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