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Process Paper How did we choose our topic? We were in the online library searching for interesting books to do our project on when we found a book about WW2 propaganda. We realized that propaganda is a form of communication. With that in mind, we researched WW2 propaganda, and we found out that Walt Disney created WW2 Propaganda. We decided that we would do our project on Disney’s WW2 Propaganda. How did we conduct our research? We scoured online for articles about his propaganda, existing propaganda films, posters, and other material related to Disney’s World War 2 propaganda. We researched other WW2 propaganda from America and Germany for two different perspectives and to compare Disney’s propaganda to theirs. Why did we choose our category and how did we create our project? The website sounded fun and it was not as complicated as a performance for us. We used NHDWebCentral Website Editor to craft our website. How did our topic relate to the theme? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines propaganda as the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injure an institution, a cause, or a person. It also defines communication as a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. As you can see, there is a clear overlap as they both spread information. They also both use forms of media to spread information. That is why propaganda counts as communication. Disney made great contributions in propaganda for WW2, which in turn communicated support for the war effort in the American Public. The films they made influenced the public and provided examples of what a true American should be in war times. The government also used Disney to associate war tasks with certain characters to familiarize the public with them. In these ways, Disney made important contributions in communication that impacted World War Two. Annotated Bibliography Anon Digitalcommons.Tacoma.Uw.Edu, 2021, https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=history_theses. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source pdf was very educational in how Walt Disney traveled to South America, created two popular movies while offsetting the rise of Nazism without a governmental or political figure, how his worker’s strike and loss of international profits caused him to accept the contracts given to him by many branches of the government, and in all, how Walt Disney created his famous World War 2 propaganda films. Anon Nationalww2museum.Org, 2021, https://www.nationalww2museum.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/propaganda-posters-of-w w2.pdf. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source pdf was very educational about the propaganda posters from the American government. It gave insight into how they used emotion to make viewers feel a certain way and explained the goals of making these posters. Anon Scholarlycommons.Obu.Edu, 2021, https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1051&context=history. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source pdf showed us the meaning behind some of Disney’s propaganda films, like “Der Fuehrer’s Face” and “Education for Death”. It explained how the films used color to portray certain films and gave a thorough explanation of each film’s purpose. Arun “Walt Disney.” Learnodo-Newtonic. 6 Ocober 2018 https://learnodo-newtonic.com/walt-disney-accomplishments This is a primary source photo of Walt Disney since he was the one behind the creation of the Disney propaganda. Bemis, Bethanee. “Aircraft Worker.” National Museum of American History. 18 April 2018. https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/ww2-disney This was a primary source example of a piece of World War 2 insignia with Mickey Mouse on it promoting the aircraft workers, which we used as examples. Bemis, Bethanee. “Fifenella.” National Museum of American History. 18 April 2018. https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/ww2-disney This was another primary source example of Disney characters being used in World War 2 insignia, which we used for examples. Bemis, Bethanee. “You can’t breakfast like a bird and work like a horse!” National Museum of American History. 18 April 2018. https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/ww2-disney This was a primary source example of a Disney WW2 poster, which we used to show an example. Disney, Walt “All Together” Youtube, uploaded by Les Trésors De Walt Disney, 29 November 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqPC-_OE31M&t=8s It was a primary source that helped us experience what the films were really like. Flant Montogomery, James. “I Want You” 1917. Smithsonian National Museum of American History. https://amhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?ID=548 The “I Want You” poster was a primary source of a war propaganda poster, to show what common American propaganda looked like. Goff, Seymour R. “Loose Lips Sink Ships.” 1941. Hagley Digital Archives. https://digital.hagley.org/islandora/object/islandora:2339096 This was another primary source photo of a propaganda poster from America, World War 2, which we used to show American propaganda. Jex, S. Jex, Shaun. "A Patriotic Guide To Walt Disney World - Celebrations Press". Celebrations Press, 2019, https://celebrationspress.com/2019/07/01/a-patriotic-guide-to-walt-disney-world/. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source article explained patriotic aspects of Disney’s company and attractions. Larsen, Peter, Daily Breeze, 4 June 2017, https://www.dailybreeze.com/2017/06/04/art-disney-created-for-the-armed-forces-in-w orld-war-ii-explored-in-new-exhibit/ This secondary source article explained how some of the soldiers felt about cartoon characters being used as war propaganda Larsen, Peter “El Toro” Daily Breeze. 4 June 2017 https://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/mla-format/how-to-cite-a-photo-digital -image-mla/ The primary source photo of Walt Disney with “El Toro” was a primary source that showed Walt Disney next one of his characters being used as war propaganda to show the art and Walt Disney. Miller, J. Howard. “We Can Do It!.” 1942. National Museum of American History, https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_538122 This was another primary source photo that we used to show another example of common World War 2 propaganda. A quote by Adolf Hitler "A Quote By Adolf Hitler". Goodreads.Com, 2021, https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/85714-but-the-most-brilliant-propagandist-technique-will-yield- no-success. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. We used this secondary source to find a quote from Adolf Hitler that would help us understand his perspective on propaganda. Airplanes – THE REMODERN REVIEW "Airplanes – THE REMODERN REVIEW". THE REMODERN REVIEW, 2015, https://remodernreview.wordpress.com/tag/airplanes/. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. We used this secondary source to learn a little bit more about nose cone art since Disney characters were drawn on planes from World War 2. Art Disney created for the armed forces in World War II explored in new exhibit – Daily Breeze "Art Disney Created For The Armed Forces In World War II Explored In New Exhibit – Daily Breeze". Dailybreeze.Com, 2021, https://www.dailybreeze.com/2017/06/04/art-disney-created-for-the-armed-forces-in-world-war-ii-ex plored-in-new-exhibit/. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source provided insight into how some soldiers felt about the Disney War propaganda, which was important to show the effect of the Disney propaganda. “Heraus wit alten Spinnstoffen und Schuhen!” worldwar2letters. http://www.worldwar2letters.com/posters.html This was a primary source example of German World War 2 propaganda, which we used to show examples of the propaganda. Dig for Victory "Dig For Victory". Bl.Uk, 2021, http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item107597.html#:~:text=The%20%27Dig%20for%20Victory%27 %20campaign,in%20times%20of%20harsh%20rationing. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source article was used to educate us about victory gardens, which Disney characters promoted during World War 2. Homefront Propaganda in Germany and the U.S.A. | American Experience | PBS "Homefront Propaganda In Germany And The U.S.A. | American Experience | PBS". Pbs.Org, 2021, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/goebbels-gallery/. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source was used to give us examples of propaganda posters from both sides of the war. How World War II Changed Walt Disney "How World War II Changed Walt Disney". Time, 2021, https://time.com/4326360/walt-disney-world-war-ii-excerpt/. Accessed 5 Apr 2021. This article helped explain why Walt Disney made propaganda films, and what factors influenced him. Propaganda and the Nazi rise to power – The Holocaust Explained: Designed for schools "Propaganda And The Nazi Rise To Power – The Holocaust Explained: Designed For Schools". Theholocaustexplained.Org, 2021, https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/the-nazi-rise-to-power/the-nazi-rise-to-power/propaganda/. Accessed 24 Feb 2021. This secondary source explains how the Nazis rose to power and a brief insight into German propaganda. “The Hall of Presidents.” Laughing Place. https://www.laughingplace.com/w/p/the-hall-of-presidents-magic-kingdom/ This is a primary source example that we used to show signs of American patriotism in current Disney attractions today. The MCU's Relationship With the Military, From Iron Man to Captain Marvel "The MCU's Relationship With The Military, From Iron Man To Captain Marvel". CBR, 2019, https://www.cbr.com/captain-marvel-mcu-military-relationship/2/. Accessed 5 Apr 2021. This article helped explain how the American Government influenced some of the Marvel movies. “The New Spirit.” The Big Cartoon Database. https://www.bcdb.com/cartoon-info/7254-New-Spirit “The New Spirit” was a Disney World War 2 propaganda film, which we included a photo of the cover to show a small example of the films, and is also a primary source.