BUS 300 – Government And Public Relations

Please respond to the following:

Research on the Internet an example of how the U.S. government used publicity to generate support for a new policy. Be prepared to discuss. 

Based on the research, describe the government action you chose that received wide publicity at the national, state, or local level in which government officials used public relations. Briefly explain the events, and delineate how public relations measures were used to influence public opinion about the events.

The United States plays a major role in world affairs. Based on the second e-Activity, explain in detail how the federal government used publicity to generate public support for a policy it was about to embark on. Analyze whether and why this publicity was either effective or ineffective.