Question

Select the correct answer.

What was the purpose of the Office of War Information?








A.

to intercept letters coming into the United States

B.

to inform manufacturers what military equipment to build

C.

to instill patriotism and support for the war effort

D.

to spy on citizens of Japanese, German, and Italian backgrounds

Answer 1

The Office of War Information's primary purpose was to instill patriotism and garner support for World War II through various forms of media, including posters and broadcasts.

Step-by-step explanation:

The purpose of the Office of War Information (OWI) was to instill patriotism and support for the war effort. This government agency was established during World War II, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, which resulted in few Americans opposing the war. The OWI was responsible for producing various forms of communication, such as films, radio broadcasts, pamphlets, and notably colorful and creative posters, to mobilize public opinion and enhance morale. A division within the OWI also aimed to diminish the morale of enemy troops and civilians with material designed for overseas distribution. One of their roles was to manage the public image of the war effort, emphasizing themes such as the moral struggle between freedom and totalitarianism.

Answer 2

The Office of War Information (OWI) was established on June 13, 1942. The purpose was to centralize many government information services to create a propaganda machine that controls information related to war, served to the public. Through radio shows, newspapers, posters, photographs, films, even through advertising on matches, there was a connection between warfare and civilian communities. Also, a number of overseas affiliates were established, which spread propaganda abroad. The entire propaganda is designed to improve morale and encourage patriotism, to encourage people to participate in war efforts, and, most importantly, to control the information that the Americans received about the war.

The correct answer is C.