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Nazi Propaganda
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The Nazis used images and phrases to manipulate ideas. Here are some examples of Nazi propaganda.

German Propaganda Archive Best of the Net
This site at Calvin College includes speeches and writings of Joseph Goebbels, material from Unser Wille und Weg (a Nazi periodical for propagandists), as well as posters and other propaganda material.

BBC: Nazi Propaganda Posters
A collection of Nazi propaganda posters, organized by category: election, sower of peace, "One people one nation one leader," saving for a volkswagon, Jews, and anti-Bolshevism. An annotation accompanies each poster.

Der Stürmer
Learn about Julius Streicher's anti-Semitic, Nazi, weekly newspaper, from this article by your Guide.

History of Der Stürmer
This is an online version of chapter 3 in Randall Bytwerk's book Julius Streicher: The Man Who Persuaded a Nation to Hate Jews. Learn how the paper started and what it included.

Leni Riefenstahl
Leni Riefenstahl is a famous artist who greatly influenced the art of film, but is best remembered for her Nazi past.

Mein Kampf
Hitler used every medium possible to promote his ideology. In his book, Mein Kampf ("My Struggle") he outlines his plan for his "master race." This article discusses Hitler's aim and importance of the book.

Nazi Posters: 1933-1945
A collection of over 70 Nazi propaganda posters (all on one page). Each one is annotated.

The Power of Propaganda
A several page exhibit that offers examples of mediums used by the Nazis for propaganda. Each page contains a photo or poster and a short explanation and/or quote. Examples include posters, films, radio, books, and more. (Use the arrows at the top of the page to move to the next entry.)

Photo Album from the Wiesenthal Center
A collection of 56 photographs and posters relating to Nazi propaganda, including photos of the book burning, antisemitic cartoons, children's books, and more.

Wiesenthal Center: Nazi Propaganda
A fantastic overview of the Nazi's use of propaganda. Sections of the article include how the Nazis used propaganda to attract public attention, Hitler's principles, by what means, and the Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda.

Walk the Plank: A Nazi Propaganda Game
You can make a teacher walk the plank by answering ten questions about Nazi propaganda correctly. It's fun but a little gruesome if you win.

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