The Power of Persuasion

All propaganda has to be popular and has to adapt its spiritual level to the perception of the intelligent-
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Persuasion is a very powerful instrument. Adolf Hitler knew that. The definition of the word “persuade” means “to induce or undertake a course of action or embrace a point of view by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty.” Hitler also used propaganda to persuade the masses. The definition of “propagate” is “1) to reproduce or cause to reproduce; breed, and 2) to make known, publicize.” Propaganda was Hitler’s most effective way of conveying messages to the masses. Whether slandering America, promoting the seizure of France, or displaying how grotesque the Jews are, propaganda always came through in getting the point across.
One may ask how could the atrocities of World War II happen. One may ask how Hitler could pull of such a horrible scheme. It took a great many things working together in a unique combination to create t...