America Quote by Sidney Robertson Cowell

“It has been estimated that of the world Jew population of approximately fifteen millions, no fewer than five million are in the United States. Twenty-five percent of the inhabitants of New York are Jews. During the Great War we bought off this huge American Jewish public by the promise of the…” quote by Sidney Robertson Cowell — Download Open image

“It has been estimated that of the world Jew population of approximately fifteen millions, no fewer than five million are in the United States. Twenty-five percent of the inhabitants of New York are Jews. During the Great War we bought off this huge American Jewish public by the promise of the Jewish National Home in Palestine, held by Ludendorff to be the master stroke of Allied propaganda as it enabled us not only to appeal to Jews in America but to Jews in Germany as well.”

Sidney Robertson Cowell

About This Quote

Source Historical analysis (likely a scholarly article)

During WWI, U.S. propaganda appealed to American Jews by promising a Jewish homeland, leveraging ethnic identity for political aims.

In simple terms: Propaganda used Jewish nationalism to gain support.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess how identity is used in political messaging.

Themes

propaganda political strategy ethnic identity wartime rhetoric Jewish nationalism

Mood

analytical historical critical

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When to use this quote

studying WWI propaganda
examining diaspora politics
media literacy workshops

Key Concepts

mass persuasion historical manipulation

Questions to Reflect On

How does targeting specific groups affect public opinion?
What ethical limits exist for identity‑based persuasion?

A Different Perspective

Such appeals can exploit communal hopes.

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