国立アメリカ歴史博物館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (国立アメリカ歴史博物館Instagram)「In 1964, Republican challenger Barry Goldwater repeatedly demanded the opportunity to debate his opponent, President Lyndon Johnson, who (also repeatedly) declined. Frustrated by the inability to schedule candidates in a joint appearance, the Republican National Committee produced cardboard displays promoting instead “The Debate That Never Was.” The displays offered brochures with “answers” to issues that might have come up if Goldwater had been given the chance to debate the president. The brochures "debated” topics which played to Goldwater’s preferred campaign themes such as the economy, civil rights, foreign policy, and fighting communism. Short quotes pulled from President Johnson’s public statements were followed by longer answers from Goldwater, who explained he wanted to give voters “a real choice, a clear choice.” Swipe to see one of the displays and take a closer look at a brochure. If you're an educator or caregiver teaching students about U.S. elections this fall, our new #VoteHistory learning resource—What’s at Stake in a Presidential Debate?—has objects, historical examples, and a customizable viewing guide that can help. Follow the link in our bio to check it out: https://s.si.edu/3jjHzTJ #AmericanHistory #CampaignHistory #PresidentialHistory #AmericanDemocracy」10月22日 4時51分