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Television did not have a significant impact on Americans during World War I, as it was not widely developed or used until after the war. The war occurred from 1914 to 1918, while television technology emerged in the late 1920s and 1930s. Instead, during WWI, Americans primarily relied on newspapers, radio, and posters for information and Propaganda. The lack of television meant that these other media played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and rallying support for the war effort.

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Was there TVs during world war 2?

Barely, but yes. But at the start of World War II, TV was 99% something people had heard or read about, but only about 1% of people had seen. The New York Times for December 8, 1941 has TV listings in it, but a very few, and only very wealthy people had this very expensive, new-fangled electronic gadget in their homes. TV did not really become a part of everyday life until about 1952, and it was about 1956 before the majority (more than 50%) of Americans had it.


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How did word war 2 affect television?

It did not affect television since there was no television during World War 2.