Politics Quote by Harold Macmillan
““I'd like that translated if I may. British Prime Minster Harold Macmillan on Nikita Khruschev's shoe banging at the UN General Assembly on 29th September 1960””
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 29 September 1960
Describing a tense diplomatic incident involving a shoe‑banging episode
In simple terms: A shoe was banged at the UN, causing tension
Recognize the power of symbolic gestures
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- media coverage
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the shoe incident reveal about Cold War posturing?
- How can symbolic acts influence diplomatic outcomes?
May oversimplify complex political dynamics