Office of War Information (United States)

Definition

The Office of War Information was an agency created by the U.S. government during World War II to consolidate existing governmental information services and deliver propaganda both at home and abroad.

Analogy

Consider it as social media manager today who curates content carefully to present only certain aspects while hiding others to maintain brand image; similarly OWI managed information flow about war efforts.

Related terms

Psychological Warfare: This involves using propaganda against an enemy, aimed at weakening their resolve or confidence. It’s similar to trash-talking in sports games aiming at demoralizing opponents.

Public Relations: The professional maintenance of a favorable public image by controlling information output. Like personal stylists who ensure celebrities always look good in public eyes.

Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and Soviet Union following World War II. It's like a long-standing feud between two popular cliques in school, where they don't directly fight but try to outdo each other.