Papadopoulo, George S.2018-06-262018-06-2619611961b14812319https://hdl.handle.net/2144/29696Thesis (M.S.)--Boston UniversityThis study has been undertaken to study what role charismatic characteristics in a man play in Public Relations. It is my contention that when such supernatural gifts are found in a person, then this person need not follow -- indeed as in the case of de Gaulle does not follow -- the traditional channels of P.R. to achieve his ends. His charisma takes the place of a planned Public Relations program in molding Public Opinion. It acts as a channel of communications between the leader and the masses. It is an accepted fact that politcal leaders -- more so than other types (religious, educational, cultural) -- come to be what they are with the tide of historical circumstances. In times of crisis these leaders are selected from others -- maybe with similar personalities -- but with certain specific gifts of the body and spirit -- gifts that have been believed to be supernatural, and not accessible to everybody [TRUNCATED]en-USBased on investigation of the BU Libraries' staff, this work is free of known copyright restrictions.de Gaulle, CharlesPublic relationsThesis/Dissertation1171902565453699196739970001161