Who Said “Chicken in Every Pot”? Unpacking the Origins of a Famous Political Slogan
Overrated “A chicken in every pot; a car in every garage [1928]. ” This well-known slogan, widely attributed to Herbert Hoover, originates with Henry IV of France, who wished for (but wisely did not promise) a chicken in every pot. Why is it overrated? First, there’s the fact that Hoover never said it. Hoover, a … Read more