Question

Which World War I era government agency promoted support for the war effort by producing and distributing pro-war propaganda?

- The Committee of Public Information
- The War Industries Board
- The Selective Administration

Answer 1

The Committee of Public Information was the agency that promoted support for the presence of the US in World War I. By using propaganda, it tried to even persuade part of the population that didn´t have interest in their country involving in the War.

The War Industries Board coordinated the purchasing of war supplies.

The Selective Administration only kept information about draft.

Answer 2

During World War I, the United States created The Committee of Public Information, also known as CPI, it was the first independent agency, in the US history that distributed propaganda (mainly by colorful posters and short audio messages on the theater) that promoted the idea of enlisting to war and of supporting the troops as well as Red Cross programs among the population. The CPI also wanted to censor any counter-propaganda and the way History was taught during those times. The CPI stopped working once the war ended in 1919 and it caused a great impact on how marketing works until now.