I received the following animated cartoon this week and thought it was worth sharing with you. Harding College (now Harding University) is a Christian university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Fearing the reach of Communism at the start of the cold war, College President George S. Benson sought out to produce a series of cartoons that highlighted American values in contrast with those of Communism. The mission of the series is stated at the very beginning of the cartoon:
This is one of a series of films produced by the Extension Department of Harding College to create a deeper understanding of what has made America the finest place in the world to live.
The propaganda series was successful for the college, as the school branched away from your typical Christian school by incorporating political and civic studies with their American Studies Institute. Harding has brought in political leaders from around the world through their lecture series, including former US Presidents, foreign leaders, heads of large businesses and other influential individuals. Together, Harding has developed a conservative message balanced between morality and the historical founding values of our nation.
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