Radicalizing of a Nation: Hitler's Own Development and the Role of Propaganda in the Nazi Regime

Abstract

Adolf Hitler grew up in an unhappy home and in communities filled with bias against those of different ethnicities. Throughout his adolescence and life in Austria, his hate-filled views only grew. While living in Vienna, he actively sought out literature with skewed facts and politicians with vile ramblings. When the Great War began, he was eager to join the German Army, and he displayed bravery as well as pride in the country while in action. When the war concluded, he became more interested in politics. Hitler joined the Nazi Party and soon became its leader; he even attempted to take over the government. Once the coup d’etat failed, he was jailed and wrote his manifesto detailing his plans for Germany’s future. After becoming the leader of Germany, he utilized every possible avenue to persuade the citizens to follow him. Controlling the press and media, he made sure the information he wanted to disseminate to the public reached them. Throughout the Second World War, he used fear to control the country and destroy as many people as possible.

Keywords: Propaganda, Press, Symbolism, Rhetoric, Hitler-Youth

Year Manuscript Completed

Fall 2025

Senior Project Advisor

Tricia Jordan, PhD

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degree

Field of Study

General Studies

Document Type

Thesis

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