Last chance to see propaganda exhibition!Ottawa, Ontario, April 12, 2006 — There are only 18 days left to view the very popular Weapons of Mass Dissemination: The Propaganda of War exhibition at the Canadian War Museum (CWM) before it closes on April 30.
This exhibition was developed by the Wolfsonian-Florida International University and highlights some of the visual propaganda tools used in the United States, Canada and other countries during the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Spanish Civil War. Persuasive images built on emotional headlines, bright colours and strong symbolism, evoke feelings of fear, anger, pride and patriotism. Posters, books, toys and postcards helped to support recruitment, promote military-related production, inform citizens about "proper conduct", and assure them that their governments were taking appropriate action.
The Canadian War Museum has added a Canadian component to complement this exhibition. Featuring posters from the Museum's collection, footage from the National Film Board (NFB), as well as special hands-on programming, it provides a brief historical introduction to the development of propaganda in Canada during the two world wars.
Also of note, the CWM will offer a few more public programmes including a creative workshop with the War Story Collective from April 14 to 17, and the last Walk and Talk tour of the exhibition with Dr. Amber Lloydlangston on the final Sunday, April 30. Tour groups are limited to 25 participants, and the tour will be offered in both English and French.
Weapons of Mass Dissemination is closing to make room for the CWM's next special exhibition, Clash of Empires: The War That Made Canada 1754-1763, which opens on May 31.
More information is available by calling (819) 776-7600 or 1 800 555-5621.
Information (media):
Christina Selin
Senior Media Relations Officer
Canadian War Museum
Telephone: (819) 776-8607
E-mail: mailto:christina.selin@warmuseum.ca
Pierre Leduc
Communications Officer
Canadian War Museum
Phone: (819) 776-8608
E-mail: mailto:pierre.leduc@warmuseum.ca
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