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During World War II, propaganda was one of the most powerful weapons off the battlefield. From posters to music, films to ads, it shaped public opinion, boosted morale, and rallied Americans to support the war effort. 🧼 Buy war bonds. 💪 Work in the factories. 🌽 Grow victory gardens. 🤐 Watch what you say. In the USS ALABAMA’s Homefront exhibit, you’ll see real examples of how messaging was used to inspire unity, sacrifice, and action. Come see how words and images helped win a war. We’re also

581K views · 8.3K reactions | During World War II, Steinway & Sons produced specially built uprights for the American troops called the Victory Vertical or G.I. Steinways. These pianos were airdropped by B-17s onto battlefields to provide a bit of music and well earned R&R. In honor of Memorial Day, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a Victory Vertical from the New York Steinway Factory.  | Steinway & Sons | Facebook

Frank Capra's 1943 propaganda film "Divide and Conquer," part of the "Why We Fight" series, utilizes animation and newsreels to explain and condemn the German Blitzkrieg strategy. The film illustrates how Germany used rapid, combined-arms tactics to bypass fortifications, encircle Allied forces, and quickly conquer Western Europe, thereby demonstrating the necessity of American involvement in World War II. | History In Pictures