What event triggered Gorton's Liberal leadership?
Holt's resignation
Menzies' retirement
Holt's disappearance
McMahon's dismissal
Answer
The answer, Holt's disappearance, relates to the sudden and mysterious vanishing of former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt while swimming at Cheviot Beach in 1967. This unforeseen event created a leadership vacuum within the Liberal Party and set the stage for John Gorton, then-Treasurer, to emerge as the new party leader and subsequently become the new Prime Minister of Australia.
Unlocking the Gorton Enigma: Delving into the Tenure of Australia's 19th Prime Minister
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