Title: Propaganda in Italy under Mussolini
1Propaganda in Italy under Mussolini
- Loyalty to the state, glorification of the
leader, indoctrination of the youth
2An annual agenda produced by the Fascist party
for farmers and merchants and providing a broad
array of information on agricultural products and
machinery and advice on successful farming in
general. Mixed in with the practical
illustrations and instruction is much Fascist
propaganda with quotations from Mussolini.
3"Youth!" Triumphant hymn of the National Party
Fascist The national anthem of Italian Fascism
extols the giovinezza, the youth of the Fascist
party and its future. The song is accompanied by
a piano score on the cover is a full-page sketch
of Mussolini by the artist Riva.
4The Excellent Benito Mussolini, Captain of the
Government, Leader of Fascism and Founder of the
Empire. Be a soldier for the growth of Italy!
5Propaganda pamphlet making the case that Italy is
a prisoner in the Mediterranean because it lacks
control over Gibraltar, the Suez Canal, and the
Dardanelles.
6This full-page spread in Trieste's fiercely
Fascist daily celebrates the Italian conquest of
Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. This
victory "opens the doors to work and Italian
civilization," a phrase often used to describe
Mussolini's colonial adventures.
7Melting down wedding rings to contribute to the
war effort.
8Butter or Canons? This poster asks, would we
rather spend our money trying to get resources
from around the world or on military weapons to
defend ourselves?
9We want to, and should be, silent.