Harold Froehlich

Harold Froehlich

politician United States

Harold Froehlich was a U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin, known for his role in sparking a nationwide panic over a supposed toilet paper shortage in the early 1970s, which was based on unfounded rumors rather than actual supply issues.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
60,128
Power
3,815$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 60,128 $21,000,000 3,815$
Totals 1 331,002,651 60,128 $21,000,000 3,815$
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