Positive Propaganda

ID: 1138 ~ Source: Image courtesy of www.dorismillermemorial.org
This file appears in: Doris Miller
Positive Propaganda

Criticized for its racial policies in Axis propaganda, the war department seized upon the example of Miller as a case of African American heroism and the way freedom was being advanced by serviceman of every color. This poster was likely intended to both boost African American recruitment and challenge enemy accusations of racism.

This file appears in: Doris Miller

By Megan Danner
Among the names of the many individuals who served valiantly during World War II, Waco’s own Doris Miller was a hero of national and international acclaim. Although many noted the valor he displayed during the war, some argue he still has not…