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The Power of Propaganda
In this classroom video, a high school class prepares to read Elie Wiesel’s Night.
Edith Cavell Propaganda Poster
A British propaganda poster depicting the execution of Edith Cavell in 1915.
Battle of the Somme Film
From the 1915 propaganda film The Battle of the Somme showing a soldier rescuing a comrade under fire. Although the documentary included staged scenes, this frame was taken from a real combat scene.
Hitler Youth Propaganda
This 1935 poster promotes the Hitler Youth by stating: “Youth serves the Führer! All ten-year-olds into the Hitler Youth.”
Hitler Youth Propaganda (en español)
This 1935 poster promotes the Hitler Youth by stating: “Youth serves the Führer! All ten-year-olds into the Hitler Youth.” This resource is in Spanish.
Imperialism Cartoon, 1898
In this French political cartoon from 1898, the Qing official observes powerlessly as a pastry representing China is divided up by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, William II of Germany, Nicholas II of Russia, the French Marianne, and a samurai of Japan. The cartoon is intended to portray the imperialist tendencies towards China at the time.
Nazi Propaganda Newspaper
An issue of the antisemitic propaganda newspaper Der Stürmer (The Attacker) is posted on the sidewalk in Worms, Germany, in 1935.
Strategies for Parents & Teens: Current Events
Explore strategies for reflection, discussion, and more to engage with your children and help them process current events.
Facing History & Ourselves Civic Knowledge Research Project
This guide provides prompts and strategies for the written Research Project component of New York State’s Seal of Civic Readiness.