Title: Understanding the Mechanisms of Propaganda
Headings: 
Understanding the Mechanisms of Propaganda
How Propaganda Works
Famous Examples of Propaganda
Non-Government Uses of Propaganda
Propaganda and Fake News

Content: How Propaganda Works
Propaganda works by tapping into emotions through images, slogans, and selective use of information or control and censorship of the facts. This is especially true if propaganda is being utilized by a government that is controlling the media by censorship or one that owns and runs media outlets, as was the case in the former Soviet Union. The difference between propaganda and rumors is that propaganda has intent behind it, usually with an organized, funded campaign. Modern-day political advertising, especially attack ads that create a negative impression about a candidate, can fall under the category of propaganda—although such ads are generally viewed as less sinister than state-sponsored propaganda. Famous Examples of Propaganda
The most obvious examples of propaganda happen during wars when governments try to rally their people against a common enemy. During World War I and World War II, posters depicting the enemy as evil were commonly used. This technique was considered important not just to win public opinion, but to convince soldiers to fight in often bloody battles. Whether such propaganda had long-term negative effects is still debatable. Derogatory nicknames were given to enemies in both World Wars, and posters showed the Japanese and German soldiers resembling rats or monsters. During the Cold War, both the Soviet Union and the United States used propaganda against each other, to try to persuade their own citizens, as well as those in other countries, of who was right.