Press control & Propaganda

In 1923 & 1925, the PNF introduced decrees restricting the freedom of the press
1. By 1926, the decrees were made into official laws
2. Left-wing newspapers were closed if the material could be judge as unfavourable to the fascist regime
3. Mussolini was more interested in controlling the press as opposed to banning newspapers
All journalists were incorporated into a fascist union. This controlled access to jobs and promotion within the profession
1. Enforced a form of self-censorship
  1. Journalists has to join up with a fascist organisation and ensure their work was positive towards Mussolini
2. Journalists were told not to print stories on crime, suicides or traffic accidents, as this would disturb the fascist image of Italy as a country
Fascist newspapers only had 100,000 in circulation compared to 600,000 for the Vatican newspaper
1. Fascist newspapers only accounted for 10% of the newspaper sales
2. Independent newspapers were allowed to exist under strict guidance
The aim of Propaganda was to change people into "true" Fascists and to gain further support from Mussolini's policies
1. 1937- Celebration to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of Augustus Caesar was held in rome
  1. 1 million people visited the exhibition of the Roman history
  2. This propaganda was disseminated through newspapers, radio, cinemas, posters, mass rallies and sport.
1935- Formation of the Ministry of Press
1. 1937- Renamed the Ministry of Popular Culture
  1. Not very sophisticated
  2. Difficulties in showing modern mediums such as film, to spread propaganda
    1. Lack of media in the south made nation integration of all Italians into a consensus for the support of the fascist

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