
The History of Bad Ideas: Televised Leadership Debates
Past Present Future
Gerald Ford's Gaffe: The Eastern Europe Misstatement
This chapter examines a pivotal mistake by Gerald Ford in the 1976 presidential debate, where he incorrectly claimed that the Soviet Union did not control Eastern Europe. It explores the implications of his statements within the Cold War context and the motivations behind his attempt to inspire hope among dissenters.
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