https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4 en-us 2020-05-12 17:42:40 UTC 2025-02-21 00:03:20 UTC hello@padlet.com josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/568439856 This section discusses the power of war time propaganda in relation to WWI. Propaganda posters had the power to vividly and effectively portray ideas using imagery. The Committee on Public Information sought to positively influence public acceptance of United States' participation in WWI. The committee also aimed to instill desire to action within its viewers. This is famously manifested in James Montgomery Flagg's Uncle Sam and his mantra, "I Want You For the U.S. Army."  The United States wasn't the only country using propaganda, this section discusses the use of propaganda by France and Germany, as well.]]> 2020-05-12 18:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/568439856 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572627475 This photo has two aspects that make it particularly unique and interesting. Firstly, the image is able to capture two aspects of the time: women's suffrage and U.S.'s engagement in WWI. Additionally, it clear represents the woman; however, all the men in the background have been blended together. This could be representing the phenomenon of men losing their identity to war.]]> 2020-05-14 13:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572627475 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572648074 Propaganda has always had a negative connotation in my mind. It always an idea that I have inadvertently put above the honor of my country. However, upon further research of WWI, it has become abundantly clear that my prior misconceptions were completely false. This piece of Uncle Sam is a perfect representation of that.]]> 2020-05-14 13:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572648074 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572661969 This image was included simply because of how frighteningly similar it is to American propaganda. Following the ideology of "American Exceptionalism," we have the tendency to alienate our enemies, Kaiser Willhelm and the unified German empire are no exception. Seeing propaganda, so similar to the beloved "We Can Do It!," was frighteningly shocking.]]> 2020-05-14 13:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572661969 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572692169 This poster is in my project because it indicative of the changing times. During the time this poster's use women were allowed to join the Navy. This poster perfectly represents that idea; herein, the ideas of the Progressive Era.]]> 2020-05-14 13:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572692169 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572711650 This piece was included because its unique way of appeasing to its viewers. The idea of a soldier or a mechanic aside, the photo displays in big test "WHICH?" and then again in big text, quickly answers, "BOTH," leaving the viewer to not have to answer their initial question.]]> 2020-05-14 13:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572711650 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572747238 The vast nature of this section, manifest in the term "A-Z," make it extremely hard to summarize in one paragraph. This exhibition is based off the idea of a children's nursery A-Z Guide to animals that help them understand the wildlife around them and also the alphabet. By using paradoxing the children's nursery A-Z Guide, the grotesque facts of WWI are somehow exemplified and humanized. Also, the vast nature of an A-Z display the far reaching impacts of WWI.]]> 2020-05-14 14:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572747238 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572778416 This photo was in the "A for Animals" section. I included this image because it shows the far-reaching affects of WWI. Not only did it go so far to include animals, but it portrayal of Egypt gives tangible evidence of the affects of the war.]]> 2020-05-14 14:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572778416 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572793359 The first successful use of poison gas occurred at the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915. By the end of war, both sides were using the dangerous "altered air" for its ability to kill those it infects. This image represents the changing times and changing ways of battle. This was in the G for Gas section.]]> 2020-05-14 14:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572793359 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572809765 I J section we find Jazz. This photo shows a a silver lining to WWI, a very, very, very thin silver lining. Initiating in WWI, the Jazz movement made its way to Europe during WWI. However, the facial expressions of the soldiers represent the tragic nature events occurring at the time of musical migration. ]]> 2020-05-14 14:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572809765 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572896064 In the T section we find Tanks. Tanks were invented in WWI to break the long lasting stalemate. Tanks are also a great representation of the Progressive Era because they represented change that needed to be made because of a greater societal change. Also, this picture was taken in Palestine which is often seen as a place of conflict; therefore, a tank is justly situated in this setting.]]> 2020-05-14 14:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572896064 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572918210 In W we find War Memorials. I included these images because at the end of the alphabet, they provide a perfect closing to this section. Also, they are able to express the vast and long lasting impact of war. This image from the United States in able to portray the impact of WWI on country not as involved as others. It lets you imagine how detrimental the impacts would be on a country like Germany after they lost the war. ]]> 2020-05-14 15:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572918210 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572953595 There would be no exaggeration in saying our world was in pieces after WWI. A war can take huge financial toll on a nation, whether that be in generating supplies to fight or rebuilding a nation after an extensive term of fighting. Nations can struggle and need assistance during wartimes. Additionally, Europe had no shortage of the negative outcomes of WWI. This economic predisposition caused many European men to lose their jobs and lack the ability to support themselves and their families. This section discusses the rise in American philanthropy that helped rebuilt Europe, the Middle East and more during and after WWI.]]> 2020-05-14 15:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/572953595 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573000939 ARC was formed by former Civil War nurses as a relief system for those in need. They developed a strong relationship with the federal government before WWI and during  WWI they helped they helped the US and other allied forces. While the ARC was generous and helpful the women portrayed shows the angelic nature in which America sees itself.]]> 2020-05-14 15:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573000939 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573040603 The CRB was another philanthropic dedicated to helping those in need. Specifically they helped those in German occupied France and Belgium with food and other necessities. This image shows the use of imagery to display the horrible conditions of those in German occupied France and Belgium. ]]> 2020-05-14 15:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573040603 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573067836 The Rockefeller Foundation did very little help those in need first hand; nonetheless, they raised tremendous amounts of funds to help those in need. The Foundation appropriated $22 million toward humanitarian aid, medical relief, community welfare and research. This cloth represents the helpful nature of the foundation ]]> 2020-05-14 15:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573067836 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573267543 Anne Morgan’s American Committee for Devastated France. She worked to help those in France who had been displaced because of WWI. This included those who did not have medical service, adequate nutrients, or  an education. I included this image because it did not a fiery poster looking to convey a certain agenda. Rather, it was simple and showed the good work of Anne Morgan’s American Committee for Devastated France.]]> 2020-05-14 17:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573267543 josephshea22 https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573287520 One of the worst impacts of WWI was the famine in Russia from (1921-1923). Herbert Hoover created the American Relief Administration and provided Russia with 90% of the support they received from other nations during the famine. While this image was grotesque and saddening, I felt in necessary to include because it portrays the horrible extent of Russia's health crisis.]]> 2020-05-14 17:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/josephshea22/w4vrbfv020i8wbo4/wish/573287520