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Submitted by Kristell:

I chose this picture since it describes how the Unites States did not care about how many people were dying. It shows how they were focused on gaining power and control. Not focusing on how many people were hurt.

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Saving Private Ryan

Submitted by Lucia: A lot of media, such as the film Saving Private Ryan, glorifies war and American involvement. These films feature hero narratives and vilify the countries that the United States is fighting. It makes me think of the rhetoric used for recruitment: that you could be a hero, improve your life, and provide for your family. The brochures, like the media, do not speak of the trauma of war or the horrors inflicted on other countries and their civilians. These films provide an incomplete, romanticized image of war.

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Submitted by Becky:

Star Wars drew inspiration from the myriad of countries who fought in WWI, WWII, The Vietnam War, and The Cold War. Palpatine was based on Napoleon, Hitler, and Nixon. In any time or place, the information given to the public can be so misleading as to make us all wonder who is good and who is evil? Who are we supposed to believe? All propaganda is a powerful weapon. (Image found through Pinterest, original creator not available)

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Submitted by Tommy: I thought this was a good poster of what appears to be Uncle Sam. Usually I only see him on the traditional, “I WANT YOU” posters.