Nazi Propaganda Summary

I chose to study State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda because I was interested in learning how the Nazis strategically utilized propaganda to further advance their political campaigns while maintaining public support. To learn how the Nazis effectively used propaganda strategies to promote and implement their radical ideas, it is first necessary to understand what propaganda is. Propaganda is biased information designed to shape public opinion and behavior. When governments or private organizations use propaganda, they usually simplify a complex issue, are biased, and aim to achieve a particular goal. A propagandist only offers information that strengthens their viewpoint and knowingly presents potentially harmful information.