Who did Sammy Davis Jr. publicly support in 1972 causing criticism?
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
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Gerald Ford
Answer
Sammy Davis Jr. publicly supported Richard Nixon in 1972, which caused criticism because of Nixon's controversial presidency. Davis was a popular entertainer and his support for Nixon was seen as a betrayal of the black community, which had historically been opposed to Nixon. Davis's support for Nixon also led to a rift with his friend, Harry Belafonte, who was a vocal critic of Nixon.
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