Committee on Public Information
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The Committee on Public Information (1917–1919), also known as the CPI or the Creel Committee, was an independent agency of the government of the United States under the Wilson administration created to influence public opinion to support the US in World War I, in particular, the US home front.
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Formed | April 13, 1917 (1917-04-13) |
Dissolved | August 21, 1919 (1919-08-21) |
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Jurisdiction | United States Government |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Employees | significant staff plus over 75,000 volunteers |
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Parent agency | Executive Office of the President |
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In just over 26 months (from April 14, 1917, to June 30, 1919) it used every medium available to create enthusiasm for the war effort and to enlist public support against the foreign and perceived domestic attempts to stop America's participation in the war. It is a notable example of propaganda in the United States.