Disney and World War II: History and Impact Flashcard

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Who was featured on Time’s 1941 “Mammal of the Year” cover before being replaced after the Pearl Harbor attack?

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General Douglas MacArthur

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What was the purpose of Disney’s “nose art”?

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To decorate aircraft fuselages

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Which characters were featured in Disney’s “nose art” for aircraft?

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Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

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What agricultural product was promoted in “The Grain That Built a Hemisphere”?

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Corn

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What award did “Der Fuehrer’s Face” win in 1943?

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Oscar for Best Short Subject (Cartoon)

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What was a common theme in Walt Disney's World War II animated shorts?

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Patriotic messages about American freedoms

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What do online advisories for classic Disney films like Peter Pan and The Aristocats caution viewers about?

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Politically incorrect content

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What important aspect of World War II is left undiscussed in the Disney exhibition, according to the text?

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The Holocaust

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What did Disney's January 1943 film "Education for Death" depict?

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The indoctrination of children by Nazis

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What did the film "Education for Death" declare about Jewish names?

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They were "verboten"