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"There's no Yellow in the Red, White, and Blue": The Creation of Anti-Japanese Music during World War II
Krystyn R. Moon
Pacific Historical Review, Vol. 72 No. 3, August 2003; (pp. 333-352) DOI: 10.1525/phr.2003.72.3.333
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This article focuses on the production of anti-Japanese music during World War II through the frameworks of popular culture, consumption, and propaganda and by analyzing the music itself, as well as lyrics and sheet music covers. Anti-Japanese music codified certain racial beliefs while distinguishing among Asian nationalities. Portraying Japan in racialized and gendered terms told Americans something about themselves and white male superiority. These musical images also demonstrated the dialogue between the music industry and its consuming audience. Publishers and composers tried to describe the nation's emotions toward the enemy. Although their early efforts were somewhat successful, overall, anti-Japanese songs were not. Consumers looked to other musical forms and lyrics to embody the war, not necessarily voting against racism, but for more innovative music.

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Krystyn R. Moon
Pacific Historical Review, Vol. 72 No. 3, August 2003; (pp. 333-352) DOI: 10.1525/phr.2003.72.3.333
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Krystyn R. Moon
Pacific Historical Review, Vol. 72 No. 3, August 2003; (pp. 333-352) DOI: 10.1525/phr.2003.72.3.333
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