Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza: Propaganda & Antisemitism

The "Master Race" in Nazi Propaganda

Begin your IWalk at the “Master Race” pillar of the Plaza. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, propaganda is “the spreading of ideas, information, or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.”

The Holocaust serves as an example of the power of propaganda to influence people’s thoughts.

In order to create an atmosphere of terror, the Nazis circulated propaganda aimed to alienate and demonize Jewish men, women, and children. Read the text on the pillar and look closely for key words the Nazis might have used in their propaganda.


ContinueBack to map

Terms and Privacy

© 2024 USC Shoah Foundation, All Rights Reserved