The largest witch hunt in American history took place in the 1950s. Fear of communism not only led to the blacklisting of suspected communist party members, but it fostered an era of anti-communist propaganda. "Anti-Commun... more »ist Propaganda of the 1950s," contains some of the most riveting anti-communism films ever assembled. Table of Contents: (1) "Defense Against Enemy: Propaganda," uses stock footage, coupled with strong narration, to show the tools necessary for military and civilian people to guard against the slander of enemy tongues -28 Minutes (2) In "Eagle Cage: Czech-German Border," a group of Americans travel to the East German border comparing east and west freedoms. Stress is placed on Radio Free Europe and the people speaking out against the oppression of communism -27 Minutes (3) "The Big Lie," is a scare tactic propaganda piece aimed to warn the people from the tyranny of dictatorship and the communists. The message of the film is to beware communism, and to not fall victim to Stalin and his gang of oppressors. - 20 Minutes (4) "The Lodge Act Soldier," is an attempt to draw soviet spies from beyond the Cold War fetters of Russia. It is a promise to soldiers that if they spend a certain amount of time in the military aiding against Russian aggression they will be given American citizenship -28 Minutes (5) "Unconquerable Tibet: Anti-Communist Revolt," documents the Dalai Lamas uprising against the oppressive Chinese occupation and his consequent allegiance with India against China. -9 Minutes (6) At the height of the Cold War there was no greater ally to the United States than those countries who enjoyed the freedom and prosperity of democracy. Thailand was one such country and produced "Moscow to Mekong: Communist Aggression," which America then translated and re-released as to show the American people how others were fighting against the tyranny of communism. Anti-communist propaganda is put to contrast with the democratic system of Thailand -37 Minutes« less
