Joseph Goebbels was a prominent German politician and the Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. He was a close associate of Adolf Hitler and played a key role in promoting the Nazi ideology through various forms of media, including film, radio, and print. Goebbels was known for his ability to manipulate public opinion and spread anti-Semitic propaganda. Goebbels was born on April 29, 1897, in Rheydt, Germany. He studied literature and philosophy before joining the Nazi Party in the 1920s. His work helped shape the narrative of the regime, and he was instrumental in orchestrating the propaganda campaigns that supported the war effort during World War II.