Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda

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The Nazi government department established in 1933 and headed by Joseph Goebbels, responsible for communicating Nazi messages through media and culture.

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OCR GCSE History B · J411

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After taking power in 1933, Hitler established the Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, headed by Joseph Goebbels. Its task was to communicate Nazi messages through the press, radio, films, books, educational materials, art, music and theatre. This breadth mattered: people could encounter similar ideas while reading the news, listening at home, studying or enjoying entertainment.
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OCR GCSE History B · J411

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