"Daisy" is a controversial political advertisement that aired on television as part of Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 presidential campaign against Republican Barry Goldwater. Though officially aired only once, on September 7, 1964, it is considered a turning point in political and advertising history. It was designed to broadcast Johnson's anti-nuclear positions, contrary to Goldwater's stance. The commercial begins with Monique Corzilius picking petals of a daisy, while counting from one to ten incorrectly. After she reaches "nine", a booming male voice is heard counting the numbers backward from "ten", similar to the start of a missile launch countdown. The scene is replaced by a nuclear explosion, with Johnson's voice-over stating: "We must either love each other, or we must die." Although the Johnson campaign was criticized for frightening the voters by implying that Goldwater would wage a nuclear war, various other campaigns since have adopted and used the "Daisy" advertisement.
Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_%28advertisement%29
_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:
1642:
First English Civil War: Royalist and Parliamentarian forces clashed in the Battle of Babylon Hill, after which both sides claimed victory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Babylon_Hill
1936:
The last thylacine died in captivity in Hobart Zoo, Australia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thylacine
1986:
Desmond Tutu became the first black leader of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu
2004:
Hurricane Ivan made landfall on Grenada and devastated at least 85 percent of buildings on the island. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Ivan
_____________________________ Wiktionary's word of the day:
porterage: 1. (uncountable) The carrying or transportation of goods by a porter (“person who carries luggage and related objects”) or other person. 2. (uncountable) Porters regarded collectively. 3. (uncountable, obsolete, rare) Goods or other things which are carried; burdens. 4. (countable, uncountable) The charge for such carrying or transportation. 5. The occupation of, or services provided by, a porter (“person in control of the entrance to a building”). https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/porterage
___________________________ Wikiquote quote of the day:
We shouldn't be daunted by the challenges we face. As strong as the storm may be, I know that the British people are stronger. Our country was built by people who get things done. We have huge reserves of talent, of energy, and determination. I am confident that together we can ride out the storm, we can rebuild our economy, and we can become the modern brilliant Britain that I know we can be. This is our vital mission to ensure opportunity and prosperity for all people and future generations. I am determined to deliver. --Liz Truss https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Liz_Truss