- to exhort men, and even women and members of different ethnic groups to join the army [“There is still a space for you in the Waffen SS”] - to promote the purchase of war bonds [“I buy bonds and I build bombs”] - to increase production and output of military equipment - to reduce the civilian onsumption of tobacco products so soldiers can enjoy smoking - to plant seeds and vegetables to create oil for the hungering masses - to portray the enemy in the most negative way, using unflattering and threatening images - to warn the population of “careless talk” implying that foreign spies could pick up important information and use it against the nation - to instruct soldiers and the population in the use of protective equipment such as gas masks

In addition to the posters from the Wolfsonian – Florida International University, the Canadian War Museum has added a Canadian component to add to this exhibition. The development of propaganda in Canada is featured in the form of posters from the Museum’s collections, footage from the National Film Board, as well as special hands-on programming. Screenings of NFB propaganda films, creative workshops and a popular speaker series round out the programming on the topic of mass media and propaganda. My two hours at the Canadian War Museum definitely weren’t enough, I was just able to get a cursory glance at the permanent exhibitions and this most fascinating special exhibition on wartime propaganda. It is one of the most impactful museums I have ever visited, and the combination of the layout and design with the artifacts on display have given me an excellent overview of Canada’s role in local and international conflicts.