Which government agency was responsible for creating propaganda posters and films to maintain public support for the war?
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Correct answer: The Office of War Information (OWI)
The OWI controlled the flow of war news and used Hollywood and Madison Avenue techniques to sell war bonds. It aimed to boost morale while warning citizens against 'loose lips' that could 'sink ships.'
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