Propaganda and the American Revolution program set March 14
Propaganda, a method of persuasion that attempts to influence the emotions, attitudes, opinions and actions of people, is used for ideological, political and/or commercial purposes. Modern-day propaganda has many media resources to influence the thought processes of the populace. During the era of the American Revolution, the American colonies had a flourishing network of newspapers and printers who specialized in the use of propaganda on behalf of the patriots and somewhat for loyalists.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum will present historian John Gauger discussing the use of propaganda during the American Revolution from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 14. Gauger has collected examples of propaganda proliferated during the American Revolution. The program will consist of a slide show and lecture. Gauger, a retired professor of history and political science at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Allentown, Pa., and Muhlenberg College, recently appeared at the museum with a lecture on the history of the Electoral College.
Rehoboth Beach Museum is currently undergoing renovation of its second floor, so the program will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church in Scott’s Chapel. For reservations, call 302-227-7310 and leave a voicemail message with a name and telephone number. Someone will be checking it periodically. Organizers ask that those seeking information do not call the church.
