The 1940s : Culture by Jacob Nisiewicz https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8 Made with a curious mind en-us 2021-06-02 18:04:18 UTC 2024-07-21 19:36:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f570.png In the late 1930's and mid 1940's, propaganda films were used for multiple reasons, such as degrading another country or politician, or convincing citizens to do something for the country's greater good. Many of these films were used to degrade Hitler, turning him into a comedic character rather than an evil dictator. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580368761 2021-06-02 18:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580368761 Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580380604 2021-06-02 18:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580380604 Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580382015 Scene from Charlie Chaplin's famous film, "The Great Dictator". (1940)]]> 2021-06-02 18:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580382015 This was important, because it shifted the public opinion from being worried of things such as a world war, to laughing, and boosting morale. Along with this, it allowed governments to make recruiting films, which would catch the interest of young healthy people interested in joining the military. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580386972 2021-06-02 18:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580386972 Without propaganda films, public morale may have been lost, and the war effort could have turned out far differently. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580393693 2021-06-02 18:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580393693 SOURCES: Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580397552 - Pop Culture
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]]> 2021-06-02 18:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580397552 The majority of music in the 1940's consisted of swing music or jazz, which dominated the radio. Popular musicians of the time were people such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Frank Sinatra. Glenn Miller is credited as being the founder of one of the biggest bands of the era, along with his great compositions, and perfect instrumental blending. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580413977 2021-06-02 18:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580413977 Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580440482 2021-06-02 18:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580440482 Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580440825 Photo of Glenn Miller. (1942)]]> 2021-06-02 18:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580440825 This form of music revolutionized the 40's, becoming one of its key features. This music helped boost morale, along with serving as a comfort and distraction from the wartime. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580444225 2021-06-02 18:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580444225 SOURCES: Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580454731 - Pop Culture
- Britannica]]> 2021-06-02 18:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580454731 In the 1940's, TV wasn't a household object, the radio instead filling its place. Radio in the 1940's was crucial to some, from being capable of knowing the current state of war, to listening to music or stories. Radio was taken advantage of by politicians and musicians, allowing them to grow in popularity. An example of this is FDR's "Fireside Chats", where he would go live on the radio, and inform millions on current news and important events. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580463527 2021-06-02 18:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580463527 Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580499258 2021-06-02 18:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580499258 Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580499435 President Roosevelt delivering a fireside chat. (1937)]]> 2021-06-02 18:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580499435 With the use of radio, citizens stayed informed and prepared during the war. Some actors and actresses careers sprung from radio shows, while others took the opposite direction, leaning away from acting and towards radio. Without radio in the 1940's, citizens would've been much less educated on the current events, and much more confused. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580503210 2021-06-02 19:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1580503210 In the 1940's, war was a prominent part of many lives. With US troops being shipped across seas to fight on European fronts, citizens at home needed to ration their food and materials. As a result of the rationing, clothes were made simpler, with shorter sleeves and hemlines, and less pockets or buttons. Civilian supply of wool and other materials was cut by half during wartime. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582313450 2021-06-03 12:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582313450 Thanks to the newly created electric sewing machine, clothing production became easier as the electric sewing machine was capable of cranking out 3,000 stitches per minute. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582321551 2021-06-03 12:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582321551 After the war, however, men began to incorporate military wear into their everyday lifestyle. This included things like aviator glasses, T-shirts, and bomber jackets. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582328635 2021-06-03 12:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582328635 The fashion of the 1940's impacted the American lifestyle by permanently changing how people dressed in public. As the 1940's fashion was limited due to lack of materials, it decreased the variety of clothing available, which permanently changed public vision. Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582343054 2021-06-03 12:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1582343054 SOURCES: Mr_Doggo https://padlet.com/Mr_Doggo/edcxo3w6nc6surd8/wish/1583179925 - Pop Culture
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