Propaganda during the Cold War

Propoganda is something that has commonly been used throughout history; and through the era or Mccarthyism, fear about Communism spread through pre and present Cold War.

One interesting way propaganda target all ages, was a bubblegum campaign. This campaign sold bubblegum. a popular treat amongst children at the time, along with anti-communist propaganda. This extensive use of propaganda instilled anti-communist and a fear monitoring mindset at an early age for some Americans. 

Another example of propaganda comes in the film form. Nuclear war was spreading across the world and the fear of a nuclear fallout captivated America. Films like "Duck and Cover" perpetuated this fear; another use or version of propaganda. 

This video obviously directed not only towards adults but children as well. The catchy tune "duck and cover" promoted a sense of safety with the nation. This sense of nuclear fallout and war was also target against communism as that was associated with the USSR. 

Overall, propoganda was used to instill fear and communist hatred through the US; whether it was effective or not I'll leave up to you.

Source :

https://manspropaganda.wordpress.com/the-cold-war/