During World War II, the Soviet Union was portrayed as a key ally in the fight against fascism through posters, films, and newspaper headlines. But by the late 1940s, that alliance had shifted, and the Soviet Union was seen as an enemy. While the U.S. and Soviet Union never fought directly, they spent decades locked in a propaganda war. Media such as films, radio, newspapers, political cartoons, and comics played a major role in shaping how Americans saw the Soviet Union and communism. This activity challenges students to explore the question: How can the media define an enemy? By analyzing va