The Advantage Of Patriotism In The United States

Through the years, the United States has stood up and showcased its prowess for its beliefs of life and liberty for all. Whether it be on domestic or foreign soil, the United States of America has never been afraid of using conflict to demonstrate these beliefs. But even though those standing up for the Constitution and human rights feel it's right, not all every day citizens share these feelings. A nation like the United States is supported by these everyday citizens, and without them, their ideas could never come to fruition. That is why over the years, the American government has had to use the evolving public opinion to their advantage. The fear induced by the Government during the turbulent period of the Revolutionary war, can be contrasted by one of the other great battles this country has entered in the form of Patriotism during the efforts of World War Two Ever since the conception of the United States, Government
These were scenarios which represented the German or Japanese intentions, and often how the American people can prevent it from happening. Figure 2 in Appendix B offers a perfect example of anti-axis propaganda. It shows a two headed monster with German and Japanese appearances representing them. While this is scary enough, it pulls at the Patriotic public as they are ripping the head off of the Statue of Liberty. THAT is the American symbol, given by another country who recognized America’s purest intent. The creator of this ad delivered the idea that the choice to stop them is on the American public, and they can use the weapon of production to fend off the enemy. The words, “This is YOUR war!” are stated yet another time as a form of repetition which was commonplace among so many ads of the time. Those in control of the propaganda knew the public was their primary support, and they would have to target them directly in order to be