What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information (CPI) during the war?
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Correct answer: To popularize the war through pro-Allied propaganda
Led by George Creel, the CPI used posters, films, and 'Four-Minute Men' to sell the war to the public. While effective, it also fueled anti-German sentiment and hysteria within the U.S.
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