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by dragontamer 1664 days ago
Its not quite the same though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney%27s_World_War_II_p...

>> During World War II, Disney made films for every branch of the United States Armed Forces and government.[13][14] This was accomplished through the use of animated graphics by means of expediting the intelligent mobilization of servicemen and civilians for the cause of the war. Over 90% of Disney employees were devoted to the production of training and propaganda films for the government.[13] Throughout the duration of the war, Disney produced over 400,000 feet of educational war films, most at cost, which is equal to 68 hours of continuous films. In 1943 alone, 204,000 feet of film was produced.[11]

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This is _JUST_ the cartoon propaganda. There's also posters, commercials, movies, documentaries, etc. etc.

We don't do this today because we're no longer at a major war between world powers, and too much propaganda is probably bad for our brains and ability to think for ourselves.

It was a different time that called for different measures.