The World War I Home Front

Propaganda and news media has affected the lives of many during this time of Great War. Woodrow Wilsons Committee on Public information has given enthusiasm to the war effort. George Creel, the head honcho of the operation, has sent 75,000 “four-minute men” to deliver patriotism to the United States. Wilson’s propaganda is hard to get away from. Posters, billboards, movies and books have been made to catch everyone’s attention. Measures have gone so far that in Schenck v. United States the Supreme Court affirmed their legality, arguing that freedom of speech could be revoked when such speech posed a “clear and present danger” to the nation. In conclusion propaganda and news media has greatly affected the nation.