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Tag Archives: propaganda
“Pooh” Creator AA Milne’s Secret Life in Propaganda
So it seems that childhood favorite author AA Milne, who created all of the wonderful “Winnie the Pooh” stories (along with some of my favorite childhood poems), also spent some time in World War I writing propaganda for a secret … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts, Observations and Weird Stuff
Tagged Milne, Pooh, propaganda, PSYOP, WWI
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North Korean propaganda: Life in the USA
One of the worst things being done to the North Korean people can be seen in the video below. To our eyes the claims may seem ridiculous, maybe even funny. But for an entire people who are being kept in … Continue reading
Did Jeep’s Super Bowl Ad Go a Bit Far?
So there I was, living in southern Africa, with the Armed Forces Network my only lifeline to the outside world, and poof! The satellite system goes on the fritz Friday before the Super Bowl. No worry, though – the best … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts, Observations and Weird Stuff
Tagged ad, Jeep, Oprah, propaganda, Super Bowl
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Archived historical films: Holland Carries On (post WWII)
One of the coolest things I have come across on the internet lately is the Prelinger Collection at archive.org (thanks to my daughter for pointing it out). On this site, you can browse hundreds of thousands of video, imagery and sound … Continue reading
Posted in Historical films
Tagged Dutch, film, Netherlands Information Service, propaganda, public diplomacy, World War II
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