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The Diary Of An Ad Man: The War Years June 1, 1942 To December 31, 1943

The Diary Of An Ad Man: The War Years June 1, 1942 To December 31, 1943

Young, James Webb

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Business BiographiesFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1163192910
ISBN13: 9781163192917
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Diary Of An Ad Man: The War Years June 1, 1942 To December 31, 1943 is a memoir written by James Webb Young, an advertising executive who served during World War II. The book is a compilation of his personal diary entries from June 1, 1942, to December 31, 1943, during which time he worked for the Office of War Information (OWI) in Washington D.C.In the book, Young provides a unique perspective on the war effort, particularly as it relates to propaganda and the role of advertising in shaping public opinion. He shares his experiences working with government officials, military personnel, and other advertising professionals to develop campaigns that would motivate Americans to support the war effort.The book also provides insight into the daily life of an ad man during the war years. Young writes about his struggles to balance his work with his personal life, including his marriage and his relationship with his children. He also reflects on the challenges of working in a high-pressure environment where success was critical to the war effort.Overall, The Diary Of An Ad Man: The War Years June 1, 1942 To December 31, 1943 offers a fascinating look at the intersection of advertising and war during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of advertising or the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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