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(or syndrome) is a concept used in political science and
international relations to explain increased short-run popular
support of the President of the United States during periods of
international crisis or war.[1] Because Rally 'Round The Flag
syndrome reduces criticism of governmental policies, it is seen
as a factor of Diversionary Foreign Policy.[1]  Mueller's
definition[edit]  Political scientist John Mueller wrote his
landmark paper Presidential Popularity from Truman to Johnson in
1970, where he conceived the idea of the effect. Mueller defined
the effect as coming from an event with three qualities:[2]
1. "Is international"   3. "Specific, dramatic, and sharply
focused"  In addition, Mueller created five categories of
rallies. These categories are considered dated by modern
political scientists, as they rely heavily on C