The Vietnam War
the public grew distrustful of the johnson administration
The credibility gap refers to the public's skepticism about the statements and policies of the U.S. government, particularly during the Vietnam War era in the 1960s and 1970s. This gap emerged as conflicting information about the war's progress and the realities on the ground contradicted official government reports. As a result, many Americans began to doubt the honesty and reliability of government officials, leading to widespread disillusionment and distrust in institutions. The term underscores the disconnect between government communications and public perception.
The credibility gap
The difference between the truth and what the administration said during the Vietnam War.
The gulf of tonkin resolution was discovered to be fabricated
How can organizations bridge the credibility gap between themselves and their stakeholders? What strategies can leaders adopt to address the credibility gap in communication with their teams? In what ways can media outlets work to regain trust with the public and reduce the credibility gap? How do individuals assess the credibility of information sources to minimize the credibility gap in their decision-making processes?
Credibility gap
Credibility gap
The public grew distrustful of the Johnson administration.
create a credibility gap
the public grew distrustful of the johnson administration
The public grew distrustful of the Johnson administration.
The credibility gap
The gulf of tonkin resolution was discovered to be fabricated
The difference between the truth and what the administration said during the Vietnam War.
The credibility gap
The term "credibility gap" first came into wide usage in the 1960's (1963) and 1970's. It was frequently used to describe public skepticism in the then Lyndon B. Johnson administration's statements on the Vietnam war. Today however it used to describe any "gap" between the reality of a situation and what the government agencies and politicians say about it.