Press Censorship in Wartime America
Explore the historical context of press censorship during wartime in the United States, including the hostility towards Germany, the impact of the Espionage Act of 1917, and the role of political cartoons. Reflect on the necessity of press censorship, voluntary vs. government censorship, and the expression of political opinions as a form of civic action.
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Review Questions Why was there hostility to Germany and German immigrants before and during U.S. involvement in World War I? How did the Espionage Act of 1917 censor the press? What did the Sedition Act of 1918 add to the Espionage Act s press censorship? Flagg, J. M. (ca. 1917) I want you for U.S. Army: nearest recruiting station / James Montgomery Flagg. United States, ca. 1917. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/96507165/.
Observe Describe what you see. What do you notice first? What people are shown? What words do you see? What do you see that might be a symbol?
Reflect What was happening when this cartoon was made? Who do you think was the audience for this cartoon? What do you think the cartoonist s opinion on this issue is? Rogers, W. A. (1918) Now for a round-up / W.A. Rogers. United States, 1918. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress.
Question What do you wonder about when looking at this cartoon?
Debriefing Questions Explain the difference between voluntary censorship and government censorship. Is press censorship ever necessary? Why? How is expression of political opinion in wartime a form of civic action? Explain.
