Music was also a large propaganda tool during World War II, encouraging Americans to do their part for victory. It was used in a way to motivate Americans to support the war to their fullest and put their part for the war. Winning a war meant a lot more than just a fight on the battle field. Because the nation required support from the home country and resources to build and keep the army healthy and well armed, propaganda was so necessary during the war. Failure to keep support for the war would lead to a quicker loss than losing your troops in battle. It was imperative for a nation to keep moral and keep their army healthy and well supplied. Music was used for propaganda by both sides. Both Germany and the Allies had lots and lots of propaganda music that was played to keep the citizens happy and still willing to fight the war.
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This song is redone by Charlie and his Orchestra, but broadcast as Eddie Cantor. The song was claimed to be rewritten because the Jews asked Eddie Cantor to, which was a lie. This song is about demonizing Jews and showing why they are bad. The song mentions how the Jews want to make money and control everything. The lyrics "Washington is our Ghetto and Roosevelt our king" hints that supposedly the Jews control the American war machine and that they are bad people.
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