"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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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