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The Cold War in Images

The Cold War in Images. Propaganda, Fear and the Truth. Focus Activity: Review. In groups of three, jot down quick examples from the reading of the following terms on a sheet of paper to be shared with the class: Arms race Communism Containment Satellite nations Détente Super power

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The Cold War in Images

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  1. The Cold War in Images Propaganda, Fear and the Truth

  2. Focus Activity: Review In groups of three, jot down quick examples from the reading of the following terms on a sheet of paper to be shared with the class: • Arms race • Communism • Containment • Satellite nations • Détente • Super power • Perestroika and glasnost

  3. Guiding Questions • What tactics did the United States use to garner support for the Cold War foreign policy? • What tactics did the Soviet Union use to mask the true social, economic and political conditions of the nation? • What parallels can be drawn between the actions of either government then and now?

  4. The Power of Images • Caption reads, “Long live the forces of the armed forces of the Soviet Union!” • What does CCCP stand for? • How would you describe the physical characteristics of the servicemen? What meaning can you make of that?

  5. The Power of Images • Caption reads, “Glory to the explorers of space!” • Which nation had the first man in space? • How might this poster influence perceptions of the Soviet space program?

  6. The Power of Images • What do you guess the captions of this poster are saying? Can you identify the significance of each subset? • Why would the Soviet government want to portray America in this way?

  7. The Power of Images • This poster is entitled “Bringing Books to the Countryside” • How does this image contrast with the previous image? • What does this say about Soviet values?

  8. The Power of Images • This poster says “Nineteen years of the Soviet Union and the fight for freedom and world peace” • What language is this poster in? Where do you think it was displayed?

  9. The Power of Images • How does this image characterize post-war America? • What meaning can you make of the characters? • Who is the protagonist in this poster?

  10. The Power of Images • Why might this film have been created in cartoon form? • How does the film present the freedom of religious expression in America? • What color does the “ISM” con artist wear? What meaning can you make of that? • How does the film define a “capitalist”? • What metaphor is used for the socialist state? • What values are being endorsed in this film? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_DaMKUP3Og

  11. The Power of Images http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ON9SEAqL08

  12. What does this mean for today? • A children's National Preparedness Month song written by teachers and students of Parks Elementary School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. • Sung to the tune of "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" • Oh, September is the month to get prepared For emergencies at home or anywhere So now get your act together Be prepared for stormy weather. Oh, September is the month to get prepared. • Know some basic stuff goes in your disaster kit, So be sure to make a list and don't forget Make your family plans together Be prepared for any weather Oh, September is the month to get prepared. • You need tools and food and water for 3 days. Also, radio, flashlight batteries for your stay. Grab your first aid kit and some clothes to wear. Don't forget your underwear! Oh, September is the month to get prepared. • Oh, September is the month to get prepared. You will know just what to do and not be scared. So let's get our kits together We're prepared for stormy weather Cause September is the month to be prepared. • Are these issues that we still struggle with today? Examples? • Jot down four or five sentences arguing for or against the above question. This is your exit slip.

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